Pearl Academy of Fashion An Environmentally Responsive Passive Habitat

Today the urban environment of Jaipur suffers from rapid development that has inadvertently taken generic modernism and eccentric novelty. The sudden wealth and development of these cities often destroys centuries of heritage, social order and leaves behind excessive waste, a pattern that Jaipur seems to be headed towards. Jaipur houses a series of vernacular tradition, contributed by the melting pot of Rajput, Mughal and several other cultures. These ancient techniques that have been in practice for hundreds of years are now in jeopardy due to globalization. Today's architects face the challenge of infusing new forms with the legacy of the past and with the spirit of place. The challenge to build a progressive design institute requires addressing the needs of the new generations and their social conditions, while keeping in mind tradition that can continue to inspire future design students. The paper essentially highlights the passive strategies used in Pearl Academy of Fashion in Jaipur which can trace back its roots to traditional Indian architecture. Architecture in Jaipur, is a rendition of Rajasthani classicism and Mughal architecture remnants. The design intent was to create a low-cost, environmentally sensitive campus that would set a precedent for other institutions, with elements of the historic context and the vocabulary of the region. Traditional passive cooling design strategies were executed that created unity of modern adaptations of traditional Indo-Islamic architectural elements.