CHAPTER 6 - RETROFIT OF APARTMENT - A CASE STUDY 6.1 - Introduction of the existing project The Apartment project chosen for Retrofit is an old building named AVS GANESHA (fig 39) was constructed in 1997. It is a three storey structure with six apartment units altogether. First and Second floor layouts are typical. Over the years, the building has deteriorated in terms of its strength, water seepage, wall cracks, air tightness, broken tiles in the roof, etc. The second floor being the top floor, the residents had faced several problems regarding the overheating during the summer. The bedroom on the south east gets very hot during the summers as it is exposed to the sun from the roof and the exterior walls. The plan shows east facade is fully affected by the direct solar radiation which provides discomfort to the occupant (fig 40).
Figure 39: 3d view of the retrofit apartment Source: From the occupant
Location Chennai, India Date of the building Period of construction - (1995-1997) Size of the project
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