Integrated Environmental Learning Hub

Graduate Course - Environmental Control Systems | Spring 2024

Professor: Mohamed Boubekri

Softwares Used: Rhino 3D,  susdesign,  Photoshop, Illustrator

This project focuses on implementing environmental control strategies in the design of a high school in Tumkur, India, specifically tailored to address the region's hot, dry climate through a phased, climate-responsive approach. In the initial phases, the project concentrated on conducting wind, solar, and psychrometric analyses to inform passive design strategies such as thermal massing, evaporative cooling, and night ventilation. The site planning and solar orientation were carefully considered to optimize building massing and zoning, maximizing daylight while minimizing heat gain. Subsequent phases improved ventilation, the thermal envelope design, and the selection of materials to enhance passive comfort. Additionally, active systems were integrated, including solar photovoltaic panels, rainwater harvesting, and energy-efficient fans, to further promote sustainability.