SITE PLANNING

Buildings are arranged in clusters for heat absorption, shading opportunities and protection from east and west exposures.The larger building dimension should face north and south

ORIENTATION

HOUSING PATTERN FOR HOT ARID ZONES

compact planning for groups of buildings is required to give shade to each other reduce the surface area exposed to solar radiation

Narrow and zig-zagging alleys

receive minimum radiation, reduce the effect of stormy winds, establish shaded spaces ,which provide a cool

and comfortable microclimate and also stay relatively warm during cold nights

and in winter

Staggered patternMaximize shadeMinimise radiationRetain ventilationReduce wind-shadow effect.

LANDSCAPING

SOUTHERN EXPOSURES

URBAN HEAT ISLAND

• Limit the area of hard surfaces like paved roads etc.

• Shading of paved areas using• green cover• Use of Light colour concrete• surfaces• Open grid pavement• Materials with high

reflectance

HARVESTING ENERGY FROM ASPHALT PAVEMENTS

A piping network is used below the surface of asphalt pavements to flow an appropriate fluid, to reduce the temperature of the asphalt pavement

• .

The reduced temperature of the near surface air will lead to savings in energy consumption of adjacent buildings and improvement in air

quality