back space talking energy-efficient design with sachin rastogi

摘要

The environmental conditions during the day and night in India differ tremendously. We exposed the nighttime areas to the sun to buffer the house during the day. The daytime spaces are oriented toward the north where there is no sun, so the living area remains cool. To add a more naturally cooling impact, we created a microclimate in the courtyard. A metal screen filters out and then diffuses radiation and the water and plants absorb the heat. The daytime spaces are double height, so the cool air comes in from the courtyard and the hot air rises and escapes. Overhanging cantilevers shade the walls and the glass at all times so there is no solar radiation entering throughout the summer and monsoon season. During the winter, when the sun goes lower, it allows solar penetration to warm up the spaces.