Authors: Ar. Yashika Garg, Tasneem Patanwala
Abstract: Energy conservation is now considered an essential consideration in residential architecture owing to urbanization and changes in lifestyle patterns. Contemporary residences require high levels of energy, especially when it comes to air-conditioning, lighting, and other home appliances. Consequently, energy use poses many environmental problems. In addition, the economic aspect of the issue cannot be ignored either. This paper will analyze how residential architecture could become an efficient instrument to decrease the level of energy consumption. Apart from energy-saving mechanical systems, architects should focus on passive energy-saving techniques which include proper orientation, natural ventilation, use of appropriate shading structures, and locally produced materials. All these techniques make it possible to cut down the need for energy consumption, providing residents with thermal comfort at the same time. Qualitative research will be applied in the study with the support of a case study approach. The example under discussion includes the Aranya Low-Cost Housing project designed by Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi.
