PALI
FARMHOUSE
MAHARASHTRA
Presentation by -
Divaspathi B N
Aryaman Paul
CONTENT
• INTRODUCTION
• LOCATION
• CONTEXT
• MATERIALS
• DECCAN COASTAL ARCHITECTURE
• PLAN, SECTION AND ELEVATION
• CLIMATE RESPONSIVE ASPECT
• ANLYZING THE HOUSE WITH ENS 2024
INTRODUCTIO
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• The house is designed by Metis Practice.
• The house was constructed in 2022.
• The total area used to build this house is
261 sqm.
• It was a collaborative effort to build this
house, because this house has been built
in such manner.
• The lead architect of this project is Vrinda
Seksaria.
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LOCATION
• The location of the site was situated in the foothills of
Sahyadri Mountain region, the Western Ghats, on the
edges of Deccan Plateau.
• It is surrounded by 3 mountain ranges. These mountain
ranges rise from their nearby coastal plains and nearly
meet at southern tip of India.
• The Deccan Plateau is rich in Basaltic Stone. It was found
that the land composed of Black Basalt while doing the
land survey.
CONTEXT
• A farmhouse situated amidst the rural landscapes on the
edges of the Deccan Region in Maharashtra was designed as
a unified structure comprising versatile multipurpose spaces,
complemented by a single attached bedroom.
• It is surrounded by Chickoo Trees, the roof of the farmhouse
is increased above the trees around. It is oriented towards
the Chickoo Farm by which it benefits the gentle North Light
in a region that is extremely hot and rains a lot.
• The central bay Is flanked by a deep veranda to the north
and a narrower one, enclosing a courtyard and water
feature, to the south, enabling effective climate control and
promoting natural air circulation.
CONTEXT
• It is constructed using indigenous materials by teams of
skilled craftsmen from diverse regions of India.
• The building was structurally arranged with a sturdy basalt
foundation and plinth, transitioning into robust basalt walls
and layered rammed earth walls.
• The design ensures that it resembles it’s surrounding
environment which embodies the idea of sustainable living
and eco-architecture.
MATERIALS
The Locally available materials for construction were,
1. Basalt,
Largely used to construct buildings and roads
2. Soil,
Brick Kilns are found
The soil here are also a source of good agricultural soil
3. Wood,
Used for light weight temporary structures and for post
beam construction in vernacular architecture
HOW IT IS USED
The Basalt Rocks were used for the foundation and plinth
The soil excavated for the foundation were used to build rammed
earth walls
Anjili woods obtained from the trees felled in road widening were
used to build columns, beams, roof shingles
Copper Tiles for main roofing
Stone for finishing
DECCAN
COASTAL
ARCHITECTURE
Overhang with Clerestorey (Verandah)
Increased Natural Light
Protected by summer sun by overhang
Natural Ventilation
Energy Efficient
Pitched Roof
Rainwater Runoff
Steep slopes help in keeping warm air above reducing heat buildup
Withstand heavy rainfall
Materials that are suitable in humid, Clay, Metal, Concrete, Asphalt and
Terracotta
DECCAN CAOSTAL
ARCHITECTURE
Courtyard
Natural and Cross Ventilation
Shade from direct sunlight, reducing the heat load on the
surrounding building
If used for landscaping it could provide shade and can have a cooling
effect
PLAN
SECTIO
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ELEVATO
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MODE
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CLIMATE RESPONSIVE
ASPECTS
Courtyard
In the monsoon season, rainwater is channeled into the
waterbody through courtyard.
The characteristic of courtyard in tropical region is that it
facilitates airflow.
Beneath the courtyard the waterbody serves as a reservoir,
and also it aids in air cooling during summer months.
The extensive roof is strategically oriented toward the south
and southwest that effectively intercepts the southwestern
monsoons and funnels the breeze and rainwater directly
into the courtyard
Verandah
Facing northwards towards the farms, the verandah offers a
generously sized area that serves multiple functions, which caters to
both farm related and other activities.
Flooring is adorned with Basalt stone slabs, featuring a riverwash
texture and satin finish, lending both durability and aesthetic appeal
Wooden shingle roof of the verandah connects to the main
structure, complemented by expansive glass panels set with wooden
frame which enables natural light from north to central bay.
Within the wooden framework of the facades, marbles and glass
infills are strategically placed, offering varying levels of natural light
and privacy.
Facing the southern direction, the rear façade is a composition of
basalt and rammed earth walls, harmoniously interlocked with
wooden structure.
CLERESTORY WINDOW FOR
COURTYARD DURING NATURAL VENTILATION
MONSOON SEASON
CONSTRUCTION IMAGES
CONSTRUCTION IMAGES
CONSTRUCTION
IMAGES
ANALIZING USING ENS 2024
1. Sustainable Site Management 2. Energy Conservation & Management
• • Building Envelope
Landscaping & Courtyard Design: Your
presentation discusses a courtyard with • The extensive roof overhangs and clerestory
a water feature for cooling and windows for natural ventilation and daylight
comply with ENS requirements for building
microclimate enhancement. ENS 2024
envelope efficiency and daylight availability.
encourages vegetated areas and
• Use of rammed earth walls and basalt stone
landscaping to mitigate the urban heat
enhances thermal mass, contributing to
island effect.
passive cooling, which aligns with ENS’s
• Site Preservation: The project retains thermal transmittance and RETV (Residential
Chickoo trees and is designed to Envelope Transmittance Value)
recommendations.
integrate with its natural environment.
This aligns with ENS guidelines on
preserving site topography and natural
ANALIZING USING ENS 2024
3. Water Conservation & Management 4. Waste Management
• Rainwater Harvesting: The courtyard • Use of Indigenous & Recycled Materials
collects rainwater, which complies with • The Anjili wood from felled trees for
ENS’s mandatory rainwater harvesting
construction aligns with ENS’s
provisions.
sustainable material reuse guidelines.
• Water Use Reduction: The waterbody
• Use of soil from excavation for rammed
beneath the courtyard helps in air
earth walls is a sustainable construction
cooling and water storage, aligning with
practice encouraged by ENS.
ENS’s recommendations for efficient site
water use.
ANALIZING USING ENS 2024
5. Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) 6. Climate Responsiveness
• Ventilation & Daylight • Orientation & Passive Cooling Strategies:
• The verandah and large openings • The roof is designed to capture north
provide cross-ventilation and natural light while blocking excessive heat—a
daylight, meeting ENS standards for strategy ENS promotes for energy
minimum daylight availability and efficiency.
ventilation. • The pitched roof with steep slopes
• Marble and glass infill panels optimize prevents heat buildup and withstands
light distribution, contributing to ENS heavy rainfall, aligning with ENS thermal
compliance in lighting quality and comfort and durability standards.
thermal comfort.
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