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CASE STUDIES
Figure 13: Pictures depicting Social spaces light access and better
utilization of light wells.
Cluster level light
wells: We propose a
cluster model wherein
the shafts can be taken
to the back/rear side of
the dwelling as shown in
Figure 14. This way each
plot would have to leave
a space for shaft of 1m x
2m size at the rear end
of their plot as a setback
and use the rest of the
space as area for services.
families cramped in small using a 1:20 scale model
space leads to violation of of G+4 structure with a If four plots leave such
space per person and make shaft size of 1.8mx1.2m setback there would be
it impossible to design and coated with different a common shaft which
is 2m in width and 4m
as per everyone’s needs. reflective materials to
Unwillingness to part with study the intensity of in length and will allow
ample amount of light
their land often rules out the light that reaches each to enter the dwellings
solution of redevelopment floor on the principle of from the backside.
on a land sharing model total internal reflection. Moreover this open
which otherwise would have A significant increase in space can also be used
proved beneficial with better lux levels was noticed as a common courtyard
standards of living and also with the use of materials and a community space
an optimal solution to the such as mirror, reflective that can be maintained
problem. We have explored paints and aluminium collectively by residents.
possible options that allows sheets on the shaft walls. Such a model can be
better access to sunlight in the Computer simulations, implemented through
dwellings. Some of these are: shaft profile, winter and enforcing certain set
summer sun, shading
Light collection Units: devices and building of rules especially
It was observed that orientation were also formulated for the
to allow entry of light examined for the unauthorized colonies
and ventilation in the optimal efficiency. The to ensure minimum
dwellings a shaft is highest level of light standard of living.
used for rooms and intensity was observed Further, there is also a need
bathrooms that are using mirror followed for a ‘Housing Manual’ that
positioned towards the by aluminium and can include lessons from
backside of the house. reflective paints. It can experts on masonry details,
A number of case be suggested that such ventilators, wall thickness,
studies were examined innovative treatment of good construction practices,
and experiments were the shaft wall can lead joinery details and other
conducted in the studio to higher intensity of architectural solutions that
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