This course shall overlay the approach to investigate in development of comprehensive methodology for carrying out thermal comfort studies with a focus on resettlement colonies. In India, the planning and design of low-income housing or resettlement of colonies has historically been dominated by politics with cost of the unit and quantity being prioritized over quality and comfort. In a country that experiences different climatic conditions throughout the year, buildings need to be responsive to the local climate that helps in improving the thermal comfort of the inhabitants. For understanding, mapping and drawing planning & design guidelines for accessing and improving the thermal conditions of a low-income rehabilitated housing settlement.
