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CARBSE Article Series – Commercial Courtyards

Published in Indian Architect & Builder, Oct 2014

This article explores the role of courtyards in improving the thermal performance of contemporary commercial buildings. Using simulation-based research, it evaluates how courtyard geometry, orientation, and building form influence energy efficiency, demonstrating how traditional passive design principles can inform climate-responsive architecture and sustainable urban development.

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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