This paper outlines the findings of a research project undertaken as part of the design for St. Anthony's School, a primary school in the town of Gudalur situated in tropical southern India. The objective of this paper is to demonstrate a design approach through the analysis of internal environmental factors and requirements with a brief discussion on defining acceptable comfort zones for this particular climate. The paper further concentrates on a classroom and specifically investigates the implications of changing occupancy for ventilation requirements.
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