Inside a well-ventilated Bhuj home designed to stay naturally cool in 40°C summer heat
Architect Hiten Kakadiya designed a 6,300-square-foot home in Bhuj that utilizes passive cooling techniques to manage extreme summer heat. The structure features a central courtyard and louvered windows to maintain comfort while respecting the family's Jain beliefs.
Why it matters
As global temperatures rise, sustainable architectural designs that reduce reliance on air conditioning are increasingly important for energy efficiency.
One would expect an architect from CEPT to pull out all the stops in a home for himself. “That didn’t happen in this instance,” says Hiten Kakadiya of Aayam Architects. “The client didn’t want a home with Italian marble flowing through it. The family staunchly follows Jainism, so their beliefs influenced a few aspects of the design. However, they are able to comfortably balance their contemporary education with the ancient beliefs of their religion, without any conflict of thought.” In sync with their value system, Hiten’s architectural practice subscribes to connecting to one’s roots, working with master artisans who carry the torch of their ancestral knowledge of construction.
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