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About me, I have a keen interest in the life cycle of structures and the continuous consumption of energy and resources by buildings in various forms. My academic work has helped me explore environmental analysis, daylight performance and thermal comfort not just in theory but as tools that can be effectively used to inform design decisions.Architecture never ends at construction. It continues to act on its environment every day. Every structure has a long term impact and hence becomes an environmental decision for a designer.MANMEET KAURArchitecture student Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha UniversityEmail: manmeetkaur1015@gmail.com
PERSONAL DETAILSDate of birth Age Place15/07/2004 22 Delhi, IndiaLANGUAGESEnglish (fluent) Hindi (native) Punjabi (intermediate)EDUCATIONPRIMARY EDUCATION St. Joseph’s Nursery, Shahdara, DelhiSECONDARY EDUCATION St. Joseph’s Academy, Shahdara, DelhiBACHELORS IN ARCHITECTURE Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Shahdara, Delhi2008-20102010-20232023-2028EXPERIENCEDESIGN SKILLSTeam coordination Communication Problem solvingAutocad designing 3d Rendering CalculationsPROJECT HANDLEDSOFTWARE SKILLS
contents 01 02 03 04 Climate responsive design Resort Daylight Performance Analysis Assement Research paper Assement Dissertation Assement 1 5 7 10
TARANGA- THE LAKE SIDE RESORT
01 TARANGA WELLNESS RESORT PROJECT, SEMESTER 6 LOCATION: NANDI HILLS ROAD KARAHALLI POST, KARNATAKA, INDIA TOTAL SITE AREA: 14.37 ACRES / 58,156 M² The resort is designed with a strong focus on climate responsive planning and sustainability, creating spaces that feel connected to the surrounding landscape. An FAR of 1.75 allows efficient use of the site while maintaining a relaxed, low density environment and a ground coverage of 65% ensures ample open areas for greenery, outdoor wellness spaces and water features. The design incorporates natural ventilation, shading, and thoughtful building orientation to improve thermal comfort, reduce energy use, and provide a comfortable experience throughout the year.
NOVEMBER- APRILMAY- SEPTEMBERWITHOUT ANY EXTERNAL ADDITIONAL DESIGN STRATERGIES HUMAN COMFORT IS ONLY ATTAINABLE FOR 18.7% OF THE YEAR.DAILY TEMPERATURES MOSTLY REMAIN BETWEEN 20– 30°C, WHICH IS MOSTLY BETWEEN THE COMFORT ZONEWITH ONLY MINOR SEASONAL VARIATION.YEAR-ROUND SHADING IS ESSENTIAL, ESPECIALLY FROM MARCH TO MAY. VERTICAL FINS, DEEP OVERHANGS, PERGOLAS, RECESSED WINDOWS, AND VERANDAHS MINIMIZE SOLAR GAIN, WHILE CROSS VENTILATION ENHANCES NATURAL COOLING. DURING JUNE–SEPTEMBER, DEHUMIDIFICATION IS USED IN ENCLOSED SPACES, WITH PUBLIC AREAS RELYING ON PASSIVE VENTILATION.EFFECTIVE CONTROL MUST BE ACHIEVED THROUGH DEEP HORIZONTAL OVERHANGS ON SOUTH FAÇADES, VERTICAL FINS AND SCREENS ON EAST AND WEST SIDES, RECESSED WINDOWS, AND SHADED VERANDAHS. THE SOLAR HEAT GAIN PATTERN REMAINS CONSTANT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR SO THESE MEASURES ARE EFFECTIVE ALL YEAR LONGTHE HIGHEST CONCENTRATION OF RAINFALL OCCURS DURING THE MONTHS OF SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER.THE LAYOUT MUST INTEGRATE CLEAR SURFACE DRAINAGE CHANNELS, PERMEABLE LANDSCAPING, RAIN GARDENS, AND DETENTION PONDS TO SAFELY MANAGE PEAK RUNOFFCLIMATE ANALYSISPROMINENT WIND DIRECTION FROM NOVEMBER TO APRIL IS EAST TO WEST PROVIDING A NATURAL VENTILATION CORRIDOR FROM EAST TO WESTTHE PROMINENT WIND DIRECTION FROM MAY TO SEPTEMBER IS WEST PROVIDING A CROSS VENTILATION CORRIDOR FROM WEST TO EAST WIND ROSE DIAGRAMS DRY BULB TEMPERATURE ANNUAL TEMPERATURE SUN SHADING CHARTSANNUAL RAINFALL DRY BULB TEMPERATURETHE CAMPUSSHOULD BE DESIGNED WITH CROSS- VENTILATION, HIGH CEILINGS, SHADED COURTYARDS, AND OPEN CORRIDORS TO ALLOW CONTINUOUS AIR MOVEMENT AND MOISTURE DISPERSAL. MOST SPACES SHOULD REMAIN SEMI-OPEN WITH FANS AND SHADING, AVOIDING FULL ENCLOSURE. THE COMFORT RANGE IS 30-60% RH. RELATIVE HUMIDITYTHE SMALL DRY BULB–WET BULB DIFFERENCE INDICATES MODERATE HUMIDITY, ENABLING NATURAL VENTILATION. DAYTIME DISCOMFORT IS MAINLY SOLAR-DRIVEN, SO DESIGN SHOULD PRIORITIZE SHADING. RELATIVE HUMIDITY SUN PATH....................................................................................................................................
Cluster 1 725X2 1,450 Cluster 2 606X2 1,212 Cluster 3 391X4 1,564 Wellness Block 972 Two Bedroom Villa 182X5 910 One Bedroom Villa 120X5 600 Cottages 60X20 1,200 Reception Block 1,662+1,785 3,447 Service Block 522 Indoor Play Area 225 Service Stations 24X5 120 Library 50 Meditation Pods 25x11 275 Total 11,120 AREA PROGRAMMING
STUDIO FLOOR PLAN SCALE: 1:50 DAYLIGHT ASSESSMENT
02DAYLIGHT ASSESSMENT DAYLIGHT FACTOR ASSESSMENT, SEMESTER 4 Completed as part of the Lighting and Acoustics course, this assignment focused on evaluating natural daylight performance at various points alloted with respect to roll numbers through Daylight Factor (DF) analysis. The study involved understanding the influence of the Sky Component (SC), External Reflected Component (ERC), and Internal Reflected Component (IRC) along with room geometry, window design and daylight penetration to assess visual comfort and energy efficiency. The exercise involved understanding the relationship between room proportions, window geometry, sky angle and illuminance levels to achieve visually comfortable and energy efficient environments.
Component Value Sky Component 4.50% External Reflected Component 0.90% Internal Reflected Component 1.80% Daylight Factor (DF) 7.20% GIVEN DATA Window Width = 3000 mm Sill Height = 900 mm Window Height = 2200 mm Window Head Height = 3100 mm Working Plane Height = 750 mm Distance of Point 8 from Window = 2250 mm Glass Transmittance (T) = 0.70 External Reflectance (ρₑ) = 0.20 (Open Ground) Internal Reflectance (ρᵢ) = 0.50 DAYLIGHT FACTOR CALCULATION (POINT 8) EFFECTIVE WINDOW HEIGHT H = Window Head Height − Working Plane Height H = 3100 − 750 H = 2350 mm (2.35 m) L/H RATIO L/H = Distance of Point from Window / Effective Window Height L/H = 2250 / 2350 L/H = 0.96 Observation: Since L/H is less than 2, the calculation point lies within the effective daylight penetration zone. SKY ANGLE Vertical Height = 3100 − 750 = 2350 mm Horizontal Distance = 2250 mm tan θ = Vertical Height / Horizontal Distance tan θ = 2350 / 2250 θ = tan⁻¹ (1.044) θ = 46° SKY COMPONENT (SC) For a large unobstructed window with clear glazing, the Sky Component is assumed as: SC = 4.50 % EXTERNAL REFLECTED COMPONENT (ERC) External Reflectance (Open Ground) = 0.20 ERC = External Reflectance × Sky Component ERC = 0.20 × 4.50 ERC = 0.90 % INTERNAL REFLECTED COMPONENT (IRC) For average internal surface reflectance, IRC = 0.40 × Sky Component IRC = 0.40 × 4.50 IRC = 1.80 % DAYLIGHT FACTOR Daylight Factor (DF) = SC + ERC + IRC DF = 4.50 + 0.90 + 1.80 DF = 7.20 % CONCLUSION The calculated Daylight Factor (DF) at Point 8 is 7.20% indicating that the point receives sufficient natural daylight for normal visual activities. The L/H ratio of 0.96 confirms effective daylight penetration while the sky angle of 46° indicates good exposure to the visible sky. DAYLIGHT FACTOR COMPONENTS VALUES OBTAINED