Retrofitting The Atrium Of CST Adm Building: To Achieve Optimum Thermal Comfort.

Authors

  • Tshering Penjor College of Science and Technology (CST), Royal University of Bhutan
  • Chimmi Chimmi College of Science anf Technology, Royal Univeristy of Bhutan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17102/bjrd.rub.10.2.018

Keywords:

Retrofitting, Building Envelope, Energy Efficiency, Thermal Comfort, LoE272

Abstract

Energy efficiency and renewable energy have become the twin towers of sustainable development and this ultimate goal can be achieved only if the energy conservation at all levels is efficiently practiced. Energy consumption is the world’s growing concern with building sector topping the energy consumers list. The buildings with its HVAC (Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning) components and other mechanical system have become one of the world’s largest energy consumers. The building envelope evolution have shown that the wider scope of façade system and glazing options, have further led to solar responsive challenges & massive energy loss. In College of Science & Technology, there are many active means of cooling installed at every corner of the building due to its location and extreme summer heat. Atrium at the east-front of ADM building have necessarily failed in regulating diurnal temperature due to its extensive glazing ratios and areas exposed to the direct sun rays. This research is an attempt to intervene the space: at structure as well as material level to maximize its thermal comfort during daytime through a simulation approach.

Author Biographies

Tshering Penjor, College of Science and Technology (CST), Royal University of Bhutan

Tshering Penjor has a bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the College of Science and Technology (CST), Royal University of Bhutan. Apparently, He is working as an assistant lecturer in CST for about 7 months.  Tshering Penjor and his team won the Stage Design Competition organized by Phuentsholing Thromde.

Chimmi Chimmi, College of Science anf Technology, Royal Univeristy of Bhutan

Mr. Chimmi is a lecturer at Architecture Department, CST. He has numerous papers presented both at international as well as national level conference. He was awarded the Gold medal by SRM university, Chennai for his excellence in master in Architecture.

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Published

11-04-2022

How to Cite

Penjor, T. ., & Chimmi, C. (2022). Retrofitting The Atrium Of CST Adm Building: To Achieve Optimum Thermal Comfort. Bhutan Journal of Research and Development. https://doi.org/10.17102/bjrd.rub.10.2.018

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