• roshani
• August 2, 2025
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Why Shade Matters? As Indian cities bake under intensifying heatwaves, designing for shade has become essential-not optional. It’s not just about comfort; it’s about survivability, energy savings, and public health. While ACs work harder, smarter shading works silently in the background, cutting heat gains before they ever enter the building. And no, a tiny chajja over a west-facing window won’t cut it anymore. How shading works: The Science of Shade Shading is your first line of defense against solar radiation. By controlling when and how much sunlight enters your building, you reduce the cooling load significantly. Here’s what works:  Technique #1: Deep Overhangs  ✅ Bonus: Overhangs also protect walls and windows from rain and dust, extending lifespan Technique #2: Pergolas + Trellises  Did you know? Shaded concrete can be up to 20°C cooler than exposed concrete. Technique #3: Louvres & Screens  Technique #4: Trees , Shrubs & Groundcover  🧠 Pro insight: Use native species for low maintenance and high resilience. KEY TAKEAWAYS 

• roshani
• August 2, 2025
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Sun Orientation – The Forgotten Factor One of the simplest yet most ignored aspects of climate-smart design? Sun orientation.Why It Matters Why It Matters: Directional Basics: India-Specific Tips: Same country, different orientation strategy Orientation Cheat Sheet: Room Ideal Orientation Notes Living Room North or East Receives morning light & energy, symbolic of growth Kitchen Southeast/ East Fire element zone, gets gentle morning light, avoids harsh west heat Dining West/East gets good morning light, should be near kitchen/living room Bathroom West/South west/North west Avoids sun facing walls, ideal for privacy Study/Office North east/ East North gets constant calm light with less shadow which is beneficial for energy & clarity of thought Staircase West, South west, South less windows needed, avoids harsh light absorption into the building Simple Fixes: Impact: A slight rotation of your plan, repositioning a window, or relocating high-use areas to thermally stable zones can: Have questions about thermal design or orientation? Drop them below or message us- we’d love to help.

• roshani
• August 2, 2025
• EverBuildDesign
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When summer temperatures soar, many buildings turn into ovens. But while discomfort is obvious, the hidden costs of overheating, on energy bills, health, and productivity that often go unnoticed. How much difference does passive design make? We tested it. Two identical apartments were simulated during summer: same floorplan, same city block. But only one used passive strategies. Same Floorplan, Different Strategy:  FEATURE UNIT A- Passive Design UNIT B-Conventional Build ORIENTATION East-West East-West WINDOWS North-East-SouthDouble Glazed, cross ventilated North-East-South,Single pane, no airflow path SHADING Overhangs designed for each orientation and galzing ratio Standard overhangs for south & west orientation INSULATION High performance envelope with low U values. Conventional building materials used Results: Over three months (June–August), the difference in performance and experience was stark. Metric Unit A (Passive) Unit B (Non-Passive) Avg. Indoor Temp 25.2°C 30.1°C Cooling Energy Use 75 kWh 300 kWh Cooling Cost ₹2500/month ₹11000/month Comfort Rating (1–10) 9.1 5.3 Heat-related Sick Days 0 3 reported Work-from-Home Productivity +18% (baseline) –11% (baseline) Passive Design Payback: The passive features in Unit A (shading devices, improved glazing, insulation) had an estimated upfront cost of ₹2,49,000. With cooling savings of nearly ₹8,300/month during peak season, the payback period is just over 2.5 …

• roshani
• August 2, 2025
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weating indoors? You’re not alone. Thermal discomfort is only part of the problem. The real sting of poor design is felt in your electricity bill, your health, and even your building’s long-term value. Most Indian homes and offices are built to trap heat instead of blocking it. The result? The Hidden Costs of Overheating Most buildings in Indian cities rely on air-conditioning as a default fix, this patchwork solution leads to: The Design Deficit What’s shocking is: most of this is preventable—at the design stage.Yet, thermal comfort is rarely factored into early planning. We still chase aesthetics over performance. Our Approach: Designing to Save Energy (and Money) At EverBuild Design, we model indoor heat gain and simulate performance before a single brick is laid.Smart design up front means: All this without sacrificing beauty or function. Next time you see a gleaming glass building baking in the Delhi sun, remember: good design isn’t a luxury. It’s a long-term investment. Takeaway: Smart design is an investment in health, savings, and the planet.

• roshani
• August 2, 2025
• EverBuildDesign
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What’s Causing the Heat Trap? Whether it’s a luxury apartment, a small office, or a family bungalow, most buildings today are overheating. Glass facades, sealed windows, and poor orientation make things worse. Add more ACs, and you’ve got higher bills and greater emissions. It’s a vicious loop. Overheating leads to: What’s Causing It? But there’s a smarter way. Sustainable passive design techniques can help buildings stay cool without relying heavily on air conditioning. These include: Bottom Line: Cool design = cool living.

• roshani
• July 12, 2025
• EverBuildDesign
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The site is located in Gurugram, part of the National Capital Region of Delhi.The site is located on a busy and accessible, mixed use road which is great in terms of location for the project, but not ideal. Due to rapid urbanisation, there has been major construction work around and that has led to poor site scape. There is no local vegetation, the ground is dry and dusty which is a major cause of pollution.  The site is not obstructed by contextual shadows throughout the year, hence the number of sunshine hours are sufficient. The hours are low in the winter, as compared to summer which is because of the low altitude of the sun.  Design brief: Flexible workspaces provide a range of benefits to the occupiers, especially in terms of working from anywhere and being connected. It is anticipated that the requirement of office space due to increase in remote working will go down but will be counterbalanced with the growing demand for collaborative and meeting spaces. The boom of start ups, young entrepreneurs and freelancers has led to the demand for co-working spaces to accommodate smaller teams who may not need to work everyday from the office. Office …