Environmental or Building Research and Development

• Collection of relevant documentation
• Study and analysis of subject in concern
• Development of baseline model
• Building Energy Simulation
• Building Performance Modeling
• Innovation and development of improved model
• Schematic design, analysis and simulation
• Final report with conclusions and scope of further research
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Life Cycle Assessment
• Embodied Carbon Analysis
• Environmental Auditing
• Environmental Management Strategy
• Sustainable Building Integrations

Integration of indigenous low carbon technologies with novel low energy mass housing in Ladakh (U.T.)

Design of energy efficient E.W.S. housing for the economically weaker section in cold and arid mountainous regions of India. Proposed typology displays original functionalities as well as those of vernacular architecture in amalgamation to result in a low energy structure, ready for sustained climate responsive performance.

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Schematic Design and Analysis of Underground Food Stock Storage Structure for Armed Forces in Mountainous Regions of India

BIM design development and energy and life cycle analysis of underground vegetable storage for logistical cost reduction of food stock transported for the Indian army in Ladakh region. Design is a second iteration of vegetable storage earlier developed by DIHAR, DRDO (2011), study focuses on increase of vegetable shelf life and storage capacity.

Work has been published as a book chapter (ISBN 9781003450221) on Taylor and Francis under Routledge Publishing and can be views on this link.

Conservation and Sustainable Management of Sambhar Lake, Ramsar Site of International Importance

Sambhar Lake is a Ramsar site located in Rajasthan, it is one of the most frequented wetlands in the country and is visited by thousands of migratory birds both nationally and internationally. Given the ecological significance of the region, this study is an environmental assessment to understand the existing conditions of the lake and its catchment in the context of natural resources and richness of biodiversity. A comprehensive assessment of various parameters is carried out, including but not limited to, extensive literature reviews, documentation of geographic and biological characteristics of the wetland, digitization of lake boundary, catchment area and other affecting factors, spatio-temporal analysis of water spread and documentation of biodiversity existing in the region. Total bird species, IUCN status of visiting birds, historic population patterns, migratory paths, factors affecting bird populations have also been analysed. Further, the study proposes recommendations and suggestions to maintain and improve the ecological health of the wetland and mitigate the potential contemporary as well as future anthropogenic damages.

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Critical Success Factors for Climate Resilience in Mauritius (SIDS)

Despite limited landmass, Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are facing crucial challenges in the realm of climate change. The problems include rising sea levels, destruction of marine ecology, unpredictable extreme weather patterns, water insecurity, destruction of settlements, and more. This is the reason why SIDS urgently requires a program of action to mitigate the adverse environmental effects that are increasingly putting the island states at risk.

The essential objective of this study is to determine Critical Success Factors (CSF) for preparedness and resilience to any unforeseen calamity. The region for this study has been determined as Mauritius (Indian Ocean). The study aims to contribute valuable insights to the ongoing discourse on coastal resilience and climate change, offering pragmatic recommendations for enhancing the adaptive capacities of SIDS, particularly in Mauritius and other Indian Ocean states facing similar challenges.

A critical examination of environmental degradation and its effect on the quality of habitation and human life is carried out using Urban Heat Island (UHI) analysis method. UHI is utilized to determine the impact of urbanization on the island and the balance-imbalance quotient between the natural and built environment. Mitigation strategies on both urban and local levels that aim to minimize environmental degradation have been proposed. The study will tackle the disaster-resilient building technologies and construction techniques that can make coastal regions safer and better equipped to face any natural calamity or climate change interventions.

Therefore, a critical success criterion has been proposed both for pre-disaster and post-disaster scenarios that can be implemented by government bodies of the respective island states.

Comparative Performance Analysis of Traditional Architecture in Uttarakhand
The state of Uttarakhand serves as a symbol for pure and robust ecosystems. Its terrain is divided into many regions which leads to a variety of vernacular typologies that adapt to the specific needs of the area. These needs can include the availability of certain materials climatic factors natural disasters and risks to mention a few. The primary objective of this research is to create a district-wise comparable record and performance analysis of Uttarakhand's traditional residential structures. Five districts of Garhwal region in Uttarakhand have been covered in this study namely Uttarkashi Chamoli Pauri Garhwal Rudraprayag and Tehri Garhwal. Architectural design building materials and construction techniques along with thermal and physical building parameters of 20 vernacular houses have been documented inferred and analysed in this study. A comparative analysis between each district outlines the subtle and major variations between residential typologies and how those variations have an impact in terms of building information such as climatic responsiveness and disaster resilience. Habitable and uninhabitable structures both have been undertaken in this study each of them with a lifespan of 100-500 years their advantages and drawbacks have been highlighted. Study conclusively professes building components and techniques that should be retained while others that should be improved or replaced.

This research work is part of a larger Government of India funded research project titled, 'Rejuvenation and Exhortation of Traditional Constructional Technology and Techniques of Garhwal Region in Uttarakhand, India.'

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