Casetify (The Research book)

  **Passive Cooling and Centralized Service Housing in India: A Gujarat-Centric Case Study with Global Comparisons**   Abstract Rapid urbanization and rising temperatures in India have intensified dependence on energy-intensive air conditioning, decentralized LPG systems, and fragmented digital infrastructure. This paper explores an alternative housing model integrating passive cooling architecture and centralized service systems (LPG/PNG and internet backbone), with a focus on Gujarat-based case studies. By analyzing residential and institutional buildings such as the Cool House (Bharuch), Kalavad Green Home, and institutional campuses like IIT Gandhinagar, the study demonstrates how climate-responsive design can significantly reduce energy consumption. The paper further compares these models with global analogues such as Middle Eastern wind towers and European centralized energy systems. The findings suggest that integrating passive design with centralized infrastr...