Case Study on Planning and Execution of Residential Building on Complex Hilly Terrain: Sustainable Perspective

Abstract In this paper, transient analysis on heat transfer across the residential building roof having various materials like wood wool, phase change material and weathering tile is performed by numerical simulation technique. 2-dimensional roof model is created, checked for grid independency and validated with the experimental results. Three different roof structures are included in this study namely roof with (i). Concrete and weathering tile, (ii). Concrete, phase change material and weathering tile and (iii). Concrete, phase change material, wood wool and weathering tile. Roof type 3 restricts 13% of heat entering the room in comparison with roof having only concrete and weathering tile. Also the effect of various roof layers’ thickness in the roof type 3 is investigated and identified that the wood wool plays the major role in arresting the entry of heat in to the room. The average reduction of heat is about 10 % for an increase of a unit thickness of wood wool layer.

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Impact of dust on health of on-site construction workers – a case study

Sustainability Agri Food and Environmental Research ◽

10.7770/safer-v10n1-art2465 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Gauri Mohan ◽

Annie Sonia Xavier

Keyword(s):

Air Pollution ◽

Questionnaire Survey ◽

Residential Building ◽

Dust Control ◽

Control Measures ◽

Construction Equipment ◽

Dust Pollution ◽

Building Site ◽

Many Sources

The rate of air pollution is becoming a cause for worldwide concern because of its substantial increase. Different sources like combustion of fuels, release of smoke from industries etc are responsible for the pollution of air. The construction industry is a major contributor to air pollution in the form of dust. Most of the activities involved in the completion of a construction project contribute to the generation of dust in one way or another. There are many sources of dust in a construction site like the use of construction equipment, transportation activities etc. the dust thus generated can ill effects as well. But, the problem of dust pollution is not addressed properly mainly because of the lack of awareness in this area. Proper identification of sources of dust in sites, its health impacts etc can help generate awareness and also help in implementing control measures. This can help reduce dust pollution on site. Here, a residential building site is taken for the case study. A questionnaire survey is conducted for the workers to identify the negative impacts construction dust has and also to determine the most common dust control measures employed in site. Keywords—air pollution, construction activities, construction equipment, questionnaire survey, dust control

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ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF G+4 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING USING ETABS

International Journal of Engineering Applied Sciences and Technology ◽

10.33564/ijeast.2021.v05i12.044 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (12) ◽

Author(s):

Chinmay Padole ◽

Samiksha Bansod ◽

Taniya Sukhdeve ◽

Abhishek Dhomne ◽

Maheshwari Nagose ◽

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Keyword(s):

Three Dimensional ◽

Residential Building ◽

Shape Modelling ◽

Analysis And Design ◽

Design Procedures ◽

High Rise ◽

Building Systems ◽

Dynamic Loadings ◽

Storey Building

ETABS stands for Extended Three-Dimensional Analysis of Building Systems. ETABS is commonly used to analyze: Skyscrapers, concrete structures, low and high rise buildings, and portal frame structures. The case study in this paper mainly emphasizes on structural behavior of multi-storey building for different plan configurations like rectangular, C, L and I-shape. Modelling of 15-storeys R.C.C. framed building is done on the ETABS software for analysis ETABS issue, for analysis and design for building systems. ETABS features are contain powerful graphical interface coupled with unmatched modeling, analytical, and design procedures, all integrated using a common database. STAAD and ETABS both of the software are well equipped and very much capable of handling different shape of the structures, static and dynamic loadings and different material properties.

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Deep renovation in existing residential buildings through façade additions: A case study in a typical residential building of the 70s

Energy and Buildings ◽

10.1016/j.enbuild.2018.01.056 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 166 ◽

pp. 258-270 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Anastasia Fotopoulou ◽

Giovanni Semprini ◽

Elena Cattani ◽

Yves Schihin ◽

Julian Weyer ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Residential Buildings ◽

Residential Building

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The influence of spatial design characteristics on low-rise residential neighbourhoods in Basra city

International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis ◽

10.1108/ijhma-02-2013-0013 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 7 (4) ◽

pp. 559-585

Author(s):

Hani Alahmed ◽

Wa’el Alaghbari ◽

Rahinah Ibrahim ◽

Azizah Salim

Keyword(s):

Social Interaction ◽

Social Interactions ◽

Significant Influence ◽

Statistical Data ◽

Residential Building ◽

Content Type ◽

Spatial Design ◽

Two Factors ◽

Design Characteristics

Purpose – This paper aims to investigate the ways that could enhance residents’ social interaction in low-rise residential building neighbourhoods of Basra city in Iraq. The lack of social interaction among residents of Basra city prompted the authors to frame a strategy for this case study. Design/methodology/approach – The spatial design characteristics of low-rise residential building neighbourhoods implicated to support the residents in terms of social interactions in comparison to those exhibited by a single home and traditional neighbourhoods. The statistical data demonstrated that by using this strategy, several unique features of secured, collective, responsive and supportive spaces could enhance the residents’ social interaction. Findings – This study found that all collective space factors have a significant influence on social interaction. “Fostering proper proximity and accessibility” factor was ranked first and the most significant factor with an influence on social interaction. Secured spaces (hierarchical spatial structure, physical security supports and construct) have a significant influence on social interaction. The most interesting finding in this study is that all factors of the supportive spaces construct have a significant influence on social interaction. Finally, this study showed that two factors of the responsive spaces construct, increasing variety and increasing legibility, have an insignificant influence on social interaction. Originality/value – The design of low-rise residential building neighbourhoods in Basra city may be used to develop social interaction as the contributing factor for maintaining values of traditional neighbourhood communities. This study highlights certain recommendations for architects, especially urban designers, to reinforce residents’ social interaction in low-rise residential building neighbourhoods in Basra city.

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