Daylight Perforation Into the Interior Spaces of the Vernacular Haveli of Bikaner

Influence of Courtyard on the Behavioural, Cultural, Climatic and Spatial Characteristics in a Transformed Vernacular Courtyard House – A Case Study in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu

“…Results from quantitative evaluation carried out on the vernacular buildings of Bikaner, India revealed that natural and passive design systems provide comfortable indoor environment irrespective of the outdoor climatic conditions. Buildings with large thermal mass and light-colored walls are suitable for climates which require heating in winter and cooling in summer and can reduce the energy needed considerably (5) . When the thermal performance of a vernacular haveli was compared to a contemporary house in the city of Bikaner, it was seen that the vernacular haveli performed better among the two for the whole year providing comfort indoors in both extreme summer and winter.…”

“…When the thermal performance of a vernacular haveli was compared to a contemporary house in the city of Bikaner, it was seen that the vernacular haveli performed better among the two for the whole year providing comfort indoors in both extreme summer and winter. (6) In warm humid climates, the internal courtyard not only minimized the temperature but also lowered the humidity level by increasing the airflow to the internal spaces. (7) Increased wind velocity was observed in a single storey courtyard house in warm humid climate, due to the upwind air funnel in the courtyard.…”