This project titled ‘Building-Level Cooling and Ventilation Systems in South Asia’ supported by World Bank aims to prepare a toolkit report addressing the indoor cooling and ventilation systems in South Asia – particularly in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. The project aims to leverage the existing scientific resources to devise energy-efficient and affordable solutions to enhancing indoor thermal comfort and IAQ while emphasizing the aspects of holistic occupant well-being, productivity, and resilience of the indoor environment.
The geographic scope of this project includes Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan while broadly addressing the climatic contexts of Afghanistan, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. The scope of the final project output – the toolkit report – will be limited to the existing international and regional literature on energy efficiency, thermal comfort, indoor air quality, and the existing market-available products. The report will provide concise, evidence-based guidance on energy-efficient and cost-efficient cooling and ventilation systems that enhance the health and productivity of the occupants. The toolkit will prioritize simple and available building systems based on the review of the local design and operational practices, economics, infrastructure, and operational needs
This project on toolkit aims to establish a localized, scientific understanding of efficiency, comfort, and air quality through a technical review of peer-reviewed literature and regional guidelines. The toolkit report addresses six components :
Improving Building-Level Thermal Comfort and Indoor Air Quality in South Asia: Energy-Efficient and Cost-Effective Interventions for a Changing Climate.