To analyze the application of passive design techniques for Residential high-rise building

Abstract

Development in the field of technology such as invention of safety elevators, fireproofing and skeletal structure has led to the advancement of high rise construction. High rises contribute to conserving land resources which are already scarce thereby preserving them to be used for other outdoor functions such as public interaction and agriculture. As there is a continuous increase in high rise construction more attention needs to be paid towards environment sensitive and climate responsive design which will help in increasing the efficiency of the building thereby reducing its dependence on external resources. Hence the implementation of passive design is a must. Passive design is a design which helps in reducing the mechanical dependence of a building for heating, cooling and ventilation by making use of local climate and natural elements to provide comfortable temperature and lighting inside the building. This study evaluates the different passive strategies applicable in hot and dry climate conditions through various examples. The purpose of the study is to study the performance of a few passive elements for improving thermal comfort inside an apartment building using simulation software Design builder. The inferences extracted from the study will help people in understanding the change in the comfort level after the application of passive elements and help prioritizing the same while designing a high rise building. The application of passive design elements should be an important criteria in building design as it helps in limiting the mechanical dependence and improves the thermal satisfaction. Key words : Passive design, High rises, Passive cooling, Thermal comfort