General information

Name of site:- Sher-e-Bangla Nagar,Dhaka,Bangladesh

Architects :- Louis I. Kahn,David Wisdom and associates(afetr1979)

Clients:- Public works Department , Dhaka,Bangladesh

Started in 1962,in 1964 construction was strated for pile foundation for nation assembly building & Completed July 1983

Latitude: +23.7 (23°42'00"N)

Longitude: +90.39 (90°23'24"E)
Time zone: UTC+6 hours
Local time: 13:30:37
Country: Bangladesh
Continent: Asia
Sub-region: Southern Asia
Altitude: ~4 m

The building and 200 acres of surrounding grounds were designed by noted architect Louis Kahn. At first glance the bare concrete walls and giant geometric shapes,
along with the massive staircases leading to the main building, can cause it to appear quite imposing, but extended viewings reveal the beauty and impressiveness of the
design.

The central part of the building is 47 metres tall and contains the main Parliament Chamber, while the surrounding 8 wings are 33 metres tall and include offices,
meeting rooms, store rooms and all the other necessities of officialdom.
 Climatic Data

Dhaka experiences a hot,and humid tropical climate. The city has a distinct monsoonal season, with an annual average temperature of 28 °C (82 °F) and monthly means
varying between 20 °C (68 °F) in January and 38 °C (99 °F) in May. Nearly 80% of the annual average rainfall of 1,854 millimeters (73 in) occurs between May and
September or 156 mm (6.2 in) per month.

Climate data for Dhaka

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year

25.6 30 33.9 36.1 36.7 34.4 32.8 32.2 32.2 31.1 29.4 26.7 31.7
Average high °C (°F)
(78) (86) (93) (97) (98) (94) (91) (90) (90) (88) (85) (80) (89)

15 19.4 25 27.2 28.3 28.3 27.2 27.2 27.2 26.1 18.9 16.1 23.9
Average low °C (°F)
(59) (67) (77) (81) (83) (83) (81) (81) (81) (79) (66) (61) (75)

8 20 58 117 267 358 399 318 257 163 30 5 1,979

Precipitation mm (inches)
(0.3) (0.8) (2.3) (4.6) (10.5) (14.1) (15.7) (12.5) (10.1) (6.4) (1.2) (0.2) (77.9)

. Altitude: 9 m or 30 ft) ‘
• On average there are 136 days per year with more than 0.1 mm (0.004 in) of rainfall (precipitation) or 11 days with a quantity of rain, sleet, snow etc. per month.
• The driest weather is in December when an average of 5 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall (precipitation) occurrs across 1 days.
• The wettest weather is in August when an average of 337 mm (13.3 in) of rainfall (precipitation) occurrs across 25 days.
• The average annual relative humidity is 65.8% and average monthly relative humidity ranges from 45% in March to 79% in June, July.
Dhaka Climate Graph
Climatic performance
The architect orientated the building and positioned the openings after studying the climate,
sun-path and direction of summer breezes. All the apertures and gardens have been positioned
with consideration for the 24.5º-latitude tilt of the sun-path in Dhaka. The sunshades over the
windows cut out direct sunlight during the summer but allow the summer breeze (from the
south-east) to filter through. During the winter months, as the sun inclines further south,
sunlight enters the rooms and lends warmth. Cold winds are avoided as the wind blows from
the north in the winter. The gardens also give a soothing effect.
In contrast to all the other new construction in the old city, this building provides good
ventilation, ample natural light and some attractive views. A special window with fixed glass
and adjustable louvres called the fuchkee khirki has been provided in each apartment. This
serves as a viewing corner to observe the life in the street without being noticed by people
outside.
C. Response to treatment of water and rainfall
Dhaka has rain for a good two-thirds of the year, although 80 per cent of the annual average
rainfall of 1,854 millimetres falls between May and September. The gradual slope on the roof
ensures that water does not accumulate. In addition, two coats of locally produced Desalt-SO1
and Hydroseal EF-34 have been applied on vertical brick surfaces to avoid possible water
absorption, salinity and growth of algae.
All gardens, verandas / balconies and the roof of these spaces have been treated with dampproof
courses. The drainpipes allow water to pass through and prevent it from collecting and
causing seepage.

Environmental response
The view from any rooftop in the old city comprises a conglomeration of buildings varying in
height from two storeys (fast disappearing) to seven storeys, with the odd old tree growing
out of this concrete jungle. These now-mature trees were planted in the courtyards of
traditional houses, and are disappearing as new larger and higher buildings replace the
courtyard houses. In some cases the new buildings include a small light well and save a tree
or two in the process. The Kazedewan building has reinterpreted the central courtyard trees by
providing gardens at various levels using indigenous plant material.
E. Choice of materials and level of technology
The determining factors in the choice of structure, materials and construction technology were
prevailing practice, climate, economy and maintenance. Technology has been kept simple, at
a level that local workers and craftsmen could handle. The RCC members exposed on the
exterior of the building have been finished with SARA to resist the impact of the extreme wet
weather and the dry winds in winter.
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Climatic conditions
Dhaka is located in the geographic centre of the country, in the great deltaic region of the
Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers. It is served by the port of Narayanganj, located sixteen
kilometres to the south-east. The city is within the monsoon climate zone, with an average
annual temperature of 25°C and monthly mean temperatures varying between 18°C in January
and 29°C in August. Nearly 80 per cent of the average annual rainfall of 1,854 millimetres (73
inches) occurs between May and September.

Dhāka, Bangladesh - Sunrise, sunset, dawn and dusk times, table

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Dhāka, Bangladesh - Sunrise, sunset, dawn and dusk times, graph

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Dhāka, Bangladesh - Sun path diagram

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December 21

Annual variation

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Dhāka, Bangladesh - Solar energy and surface
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These data were obtained from the NASA Langley Research Center Atmospheric Science Data Center; New et al. 2002
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Dhāka, Bangladesh - Basic information

WATER BODIES

LIGHTING

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TECHQUEI DIRECT OR INDIRECT

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