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Abstract
Vernacular architecture’s use of passive building techniques has been developed in response to the prevailing climatic conditions of the past. Today, buildings are designed with complete indifference to the climate and materials. Energy consumption in buildings is mainly connected to space cooling, supply of hot water, lighting, cooking and, use of appliances. Space cooling and lighting are directly influenced by the design of the building. Energy codes should be concerned with ‘sufficiency’ as well as ‘efficiency’. A more economic and ecological approach to building design is needed.
Acknowledgements
The authors would like to convey their sincere gratitude to Dr. Michael Brett-Crowther, Editor, International Journal of Environmental Studies, to the guest editor of the monograph, Ms. Manjusha Mishra, asst. professor, S.P.A. Bhopal, and to Dr. Stefan Thomas, director, FG 2, Wuppertal institute, and to the anonymous reviewers for their time and effort in providing critical comments and valuable inputs.
Notes
1. assuming 20% for cooling and 10% for lighting.
2. assuming cooling energy and lighting energy consumption in the range of 10–35%.