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CARBSE Article Series – Summer In Ahmedabad: Pol House Performance

Published in Indian Architect & Builder, Oct 2014

This article investigates the summer thermal performance of Ahmedabad’s traditional pol houses through detailed field measurements and building analysis. The findings demonstrate how vernacular design features enhance indoor comfort under hot climatic conditions, offering valuable insights for climate-responsive architecture and the integration of passive cooling strategies into contemporary building design.

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Supported by:

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Govt. of India, Gujarat Energy Development Agency, U.S. Agency for International Development iNDEXTb (Industrial Extension Bureau) Govt. of Gujarat, Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation, New Delhi