THE DESIGN SOLUTIONS TO PROVIDE PASSIVE LIGHT AND VENTILATION FOR LOW-COST HOUSING IN URBAN CONTEXT- CASE OF BENGALURU

Abstract

The rapid increase in the number of migrants towards the cities seeking for livelihood has paved path for increase in the population of urban poor and sprawling slums in Indian cities. This has brought in lot of livability issues to the compromised built environment not only to the occupants but also in the performance of surrounding built environment themselves. Every citizen has “right to dignity of life” meaning, to have access to natural light; ventilation, sustainability and good sociability as prime priority. A detailed study has been extensively conducted through qualitative methods by observation and stake holder’s interview at every level to understand the workability of the community and bring in sustainable solution for healthy living environment. In this paper the focus is to provide dignity of life by establishing the interaction between built and the un-built through sustainability. The proposal is made prioritizing the Sustainable Goals of Karnataka, and adopting the standards from green building standards prescribed by IGBC, on how the lighting and ventilation impacts the performance of the occupant’s health and well-being, and how good design can improve the indoor & outdoor quality.