GREEN

BUILDINGS
ASSIGNMENT
passive methods
B.SAI SHANMUK
18C31C4002 ,7TH SEM
VCAP
BUILDING DETAILS

▪ NAME : Retreat Complex, Gual Pahari, Haryana.

▪ SITE AREA : 36 hectares
▪ CLIMATE : Composite
▪ BUILDING TYPE : Institutional
ORIENTATION

The building is oriented along the east west axis so as

to have maximum exposure along the north and
south .
The north block is made slightly concave towards the
front ,while the south block forms a hybrid convex
surface facing the winter sun.
PASSIVE DESIGN TECHNIQUES

▪ The roof is insulated by using verniculate concrete and

china mosaic white finish .Walls are insulated by using
styrofoam insulation
▪ Part of the building is partially sunken into the ground
in order to take advantage of ground storage and thus
stabilize internal temperature.
▪ Shading devices and fenestration have been adequately
designed to cut off summer sun and let in winter sun.
▪ Glare free daylight has been adequately provided in the
conference hall, library and recreation hall through use
of specially designed skylights.
PASSIVE DESIGN TECHNIQUES

▪ Earth air tunnel

▪ Energy efficiency lighting