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conducted by Mumbai Metropolitan Factors Affecting major reason that contributed to such
Region Development Authority a scenario was the presence of highly
(MMRDA) with Doctors for the Living dense and compact buildings.
You Association stated that the Conditions
occurrence of tuberculosis was Improper Planning: This has
Density: The gross density for affected the performance of the SRA
strongly associated with the built
residents is nowhere higher than buildings. The compact arrangement
environment of the houses and
1700 persons/hectare in Mumbai. of buildings in case of group
the layout of the buildings. The
This is despite not having enough developments has led to inadequate
outbreak of the disease was found
land set aside for amenities and open natural light and ventilation. The
to be least in those colonies with a
spaces. Such a high demand created distance between two buildings
better built environment and layout
the need for high-rise SRA buildings. should be sufficient to allow enough
characteristics.
According to the survey conducted by light to penetrate deep into the
This article argues that efficient Doctor for You Association, the SRA ground floor for better air movement
daylighting and ventilation strategies buildings lacked in performance and in the surroundings.
are important factors that affect failed to meet the standard of living
human health and living conditions in terms of lighting and ventilation Continuous ventilation in the kitchen
within a particular space. when packed close to each other. The area is a basic requirement of efficient

Lux
Before 300+
Toilet Toilet 273
Kitchen Kitchen 246
219
192
165
138
111
Living Living 84
57
CORRIDOR SIDE EXTERIOR SIDE CORRIDOR SIDE EXTERIOR SIDE 30

Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1

Space SP 41 Achieved The window opening of Kitchen is provided in corridor, due Space SP 41 Achieved
to which it does not receive the requirement amount of
Living 50 220 daylight and ven la on. On flipping the posi on of Kitchen Living 50 245
Bed 1 152 265 with Toilet, the Kitchen can have direct opening and a duct Bed 1 152 265
Kitchen 200 120 can be designed for Toilet Ven la on. This results in be er Kitchen 200 300+
dayligh ng and natural ven la on for Kitchen.

» Figure 1: Daylight simulation for proper planning of inner spaces