Hygrothermal evaluation of passive measures to improve thermal comfort in naturally ventilated residential apartments in Karnataka, India

Shanti Srinivas

Residential buildings in India account for over 25% of the nation's total electricity consumption. By 2050, it is projected that there will be two air conditioners per household, with 50% of India's population living in cities. To achieve 'thermal comfort for all', existing buildings-most of which a