Forest Research Institute, Bhuj

The studio focuses on development of design with response to climate as a primary concern through various strategies and details. Bhuj is a small town in Gujarat and is a typical example of a hot and dry region. Temperature ranges from 47C during summer afternoon to 5C during winter nights with an average temperature of 27 C. Even with low precipitation of 256 mm per year month from June to September experience high humidity. Region experiences hot South West loo throughout the year. After considering the climatic conditions the institute has a compact built form with courtyards acting as cool wind pockets. And built mass divided on the eastern and western bay with Solar chimney to evacuate hot air. Courtyards are shaded with solar panels and retractable shamiyanas with water sprinklers. The built mass sits on eastern slope with western facade getting benefit of earth burming.