Abstract

The objective is to analyze the green building regulations in Dubai, UAE and Thrissur, Kerala. By comparing these regulations. An understanding of the factors that impact the residents of the building built using these green building regulations and what can be learned from each regulation, and if there is a common factor connecting these two cities with different climates. The rising temperatures in fact have reduced similarities between the two, as Thrissur is a tropical wet climate and Dubai is hot however the temperatures and humidity levels during the summer are similar. The comparative analysis will allow for the determination of the most effective building regulations for each city, while the new measuring index will provide an objective way to evaluate the effectiveness of the building regulations in each city. The projects aim to develop a smart HVAC design for a residential two storey building in Kerala incorporating a sustainable design calculation and using sensors that are locally available in the region. The state of Kerala has developed a vision plan to achieve its 2030 goals, which includes promoting entrepreneurship, environmental sustainability, and social sustainability. This study specifically focuses on the aspect of entrepreneurialism and environmental sustainability. (Kerala, 2014) The residential house that’s been constructed in Thrissur, Kerala is occupied by 2 adults and 2 teenagers. The House has a ground floor area of 1088.80 Sqft and a first floor of 399.23 Sqft.

Publication Date

2-2023

Document Type

Master's Project

Student Type

Graduate

Degree Name

Professional Studies - City Sciences (MS)

Department, Program, or Center

Graduate Programs & Research

Advisor

Sanjay Modak

Advisor/Committee Member

Boutheina Tlili

Campus

RIT Dubai

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