Analytical Work
Research
Qutb Shahi Interpretation Center Hyderabad
Passive Downdraft Evaporative Cooling Potential and Thermal Performance for an Interpretation Center
The Qutb Shahi interpretation center is a design proposal by Ashok Lall Architects (for a competition organized by Aga Khan Foundation) close to the entrance plaza at the proposed site as per the Master plan of the Qutb Shahi Complex. The analytical work performed was to evaluate:
The cooling potential of the PDEC system (Direct Evaporative Cooling) which uses high pressure micronizes to cool down the air based on the wet bulb depression of the given time period to achieve a comfortable inlet temperature in the space, to maintain the operative temperatures between the ASHRAE Adaptive Comfort range.
Breaking the Glass Box
"Strategies to reduce the Energy Consumption in 24/7 IT Offices in Delhi NCR"
The research focuses on the trends of 24/7 occupied IT offices in the Northern part of India. The rise of the IT Industry in India has resulted in an adaptation of the office spaces to the international trends of constructing glass box with deep plans and high glazing ratios coupled with aluminum composite panels with less considerations to the environmental and occupant needs. Such buildings are invariably dependent on air conditioning which results in huge energy expenditure. Fieldwork and Survey conducted for analysis illustrate the trends of the building typology which can be used as a basis for potential design solutions for IT offices being constructed in Delhi NCR by understanding the factors affecting the high energy demands and the spatial relationships.
IRRAD, Gurugram
Performance of the radiant cooling system in the building and Design for flexible internal spaces.
The research focuses on the thermal performance of the radiant cooling system installed in the IRRAD building, Gurgaon (Designed by Ashok Lall Architects). the case study highlights how the combination of Radiant Cooling from the ceiling slab and desiccated fresh air input close to the floor works in the building and how the combination gives a high degree of satisfaction for thermal comfort and ideal fresh air ventilation in the office space.
Walter's Way, London
The project is an analytical case study which compares 2 self built iconic houses at Walter's way. The research case study highlights the design and the indoor environmental qualities of the case studies. Analytical and fieldwork studies help to provide appropriate retro-fitting strategies for the respective houses.