Adaptability of space habitats using the Rhythmic Buildings strategy
July 26, 2023
New publication: Built environment microbiomes transition from outdoor to human-associated communities after construction and commissioning
October 10, 2023
To reduce the dependency on active cooling, in this study, we aimed to re-design ‘Jaali’— perforated screens made of bricks and sandstones to cool the incoming air inspired by historical building use— with bio-based materials such as mycelium. We hypothesised that ‘Bio-jaali’ would ventilate and reduce the indoor temperature reducing energy demand for cooling.
Debnath, K. B., Pynirtzi, N., Scott, J., Davie, C., & Bridgens, B. (2023). Bio-jaali: Passive building skin with mycelium for climate change adaptation to extreme heat Building Simulation 2023, Shanghai, China.
