Location: Pondycherry
Area: 6900 Sq Ft
Client Name: Kanha
Timeline:
Status: Ongoing
Scope:
Architectural Design
Sustainability Engineering Strategies for water, waste, energy
Thermal Comfort through Natural Means
Kanha was constructed with the central courtyard concept at its heart. This house was meticulously designed to facilitate a stack effect, which proved instrumental in enhancing its natural ventilation.
Numerous openings were strategically located at the ground level, housing the public functions. These openings served as gateways for fresh air, promoting cross-ventilation and ensuring a continuous flow of natural air throughout the living spaces.
To further enhance the natural ventilation system, skylights were thoughtfully incorporated. These skylights not only bathed the interiors in abundant daylight but also played a crucial role in enhancing the stack effect. By minimizing the number of openings on the south side, we harnessed the stack effect more effectively, optimizing airflow.
We reduced the openings on the southern side of the house to avoid heat gain. This was done to guarantee comfortable lighting conditions while also shielding the living spaces from heavy rainfall. The result was a house that skillfully blended form and function, creating an environment where aesthetics met practicality in perfect harmony.
Construction photos of the building
Traditional jali design around the the staircase ensuring the brightness throughout the day.
Symmetrical design with open to sky roof.
Astonishing view of the standalone building around the neighborhood.
Entrance elevation
Integration of the slope roof of the natural tiles , promoting the thermal cooling over the head and prevention of the direct sunlight.
Aerial view of the building
Larger balcony ensuring the more light into the building while reducing the direct sunlight.
Back elevation
