ROLE OF U-VALUE IN BRICK WALL ASSEMBLY

CERTIFICATE

Certified that Unnati Indra Chaudhary (1805181071) has carried out the
research work presented in this dissertation entitled “Role of U-Value in brick
wall assembly for Hot and Dry climate.” for the partial fulfilment of the
requirements for the award of Bachelor of Architecture from Faculty of
Architecture & Planning, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow
under our supervision.

Name: Prof. Akshay Gupta

Dissertation Guide

Prof. Vaibhav Kulshrestha Dr. Indrani Chakraborty

Dissertation Co-ordinator-I Dissertation Co-ordinator-II

Prof. (Dr.) Vandana Sehgal

Principal/ Dean
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DECLARATION
I, Unnati Indra Chaudhary here by solemnly declare that the research work undertaken by me ,
titled “Role of U-Value in brick wall assembly for Hot and Dry climate ” is my original work
and wherever I have incorporated any information in the form of photographs , text , data , maps
, drawings , etc. from different sources , has been duly acknowledged in my report . This
dissertation has been completed under the supervision of the guide allotted to me by the college –
Prof.Akshay Gupta. Further , whenever and wherever my work shall be presented or published it
will be jointly authored with my guide .

Unnati Indra Chaudhary

(1805181071)

B.Arch IVth Year

Faculty of Architecture and Planning,

AKTU Lucknow
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

It would not have been possible without the support of the institution to undertake this dissertation
research and for which I wish to thank Principal & Dean Prof. Dr. Vandana Sehgal for providing
a conducive college environment and proficient faculty members for her advice and time,
throughout the course of my undergraduate education. I would like to express my gratitude to my
dissertation guide Prof. Akshay Gupta for giving me a chance to take up this dissertation project,
and for his continued guidance since the inception. My sincere thanks to all the dissertation guides
and other faculty members, for their time, valuable and insightful critics during the reviews and
discussions. His recommendations and instructions have enabled me to assemble and finish the
dissertation effectively. And special thanks to my friends and family for all kind of support and
help during the course by giving encouragement and motivation.

Unnati Indra Cdhaudhary

B.Arch IVth Year

Faculty of Architecture and Planning,

AKTU Lucknow
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ABSTRACT
Building are objects ensuring comfort for their inhabitants. A comfortable environment includes
thermal comfort inside the building. The thermal behaviour of building is related to various
factors, having climate as the top priority.
During summers, buildings are exposed to high solar radiation and high temperature, leading to
overheated conditions, exceeding comforts levels in the interiors. At this time, cooling is
important. Harmony with local climate is the best solution.
Modern buildings, however, do not follow these traditions. Adapting ideas, styles and
technologies have lead us to the immense use of mechanical equipment, to most of the cooling
needs, even if they can be fulfilled traditional methods.
The dissertation will help in understanding that a comfortable living environment can be achieved
with the minimum use of mechanical methods and with maximum use of brick in wall assembly
with proper insulating material.