CHAPTER 10:

DESIGN STRATEGIES FOR

HOT & DRY CLIMATIC ZONE
OF RAJASTHAN
 CHAPTER 10
DESIGN STRATEGIES FOR HOT & DRY/ COMPOSITE
CLIMATIC ZONE OF RAJASTHAN

10.1 INTRODUCTION
Rajasthan having mostly hot-dry climate zone & partly composite climate
zone needs to have an integrated approach towards planning & designing of
affordable, sustainable & eco-friendly buildings.
Broadly affordable, sustainable & energy efficient buildings should have the
following properties:
1. Should use less water
2. Should be energy efficient
3. Should conserve natural resources
4. Should generate less waste
5. Should provide healthier spaces for occupants
6. Should be economically viable

Consequent upon studying of various literatures, energy rating codes ,case

studies related to affordable, sustainable eco homes, experimental studies for
affordable materials, analysis through IT tool kit software of an important parameter
in design i.e orientation following design approaches & strategies have been
formulated & drawn for hot & dry climate/composite of Rajasthan.

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1 0 . 2 CLIMATE ZONE
INDIA can be broadly categorized into five regions with distinct climates.
These climate zones, as shown in the adjoining map, require special provisions in
the functional design of buildings with respect to human thermal comfort and energy
efficiency.

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10.3 GENERAL STRATEGY FOR HOT – DRY / COMPOSITE CLIMATE ZONE

The table below shows the general strategy for the hot - dry climate/composite zone particularly for Rajasthan, which is the focus of the
research.
Climatic features Situation in Hot – Dry General corresponding strategy
Climate
landscape & Sandy / rocky ground with Preserve vegetation and conserve water
vegetation little vegetation; Low water
level
Solar radiation Intense Shade building especially openings as they admit
(800 - 950 W/m2) maximum solar radiation
Solar energy generation
Summer mid day 40º - 45º C Prevent solar access in summer but allow in winters
Summer night 20º - 30º C Insulate building to prevent conduction of heat indoors
Winter midday 5º - 25º C during the day time
Mean 0º - 10º C Passive measures to reduce heat gain and promote heat
Winter night
Temperature. loss through vegetation & water bodies.
Diurnal variations 15 - 20º C
Mean relative humidity Very low (25 - 40 %) Can use evaporative cooling where water is available
Annual rainfall Low < 500mm / yr Harvest rainwater for use in dry spells
Winds Dust laden local winds often Prevent wind infiltration;
developing into sandstorms Avoid wind-induced ventilation during overheated
times
Sky conditions Cloudless skies with high Prevent direct radiation ingress and glare into rooms
solar radiation causing glare

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