Heritage Library Bhagalpur
Location
Bhagalpur, Bihar
Area
5,200 sq ft
Year
2025
Status
In Progress
Passive Strategies
- Double-skin facade for humidity control
- Stack ventilation through central atrium
- Reflective pergola canopy for reading courtyard
- Landscaped buffer zone for microclimate creation
Materials
Story of the Home
The Problem
Bhagalpur's silk heritage deserves a cultural space. The city lacked a modern, climate-appropriate library that could preserve books in Bihar's extreme humidity while remaining open and welcoming.
Design Approach
A double-skin brick facade controls humidity naturally, while a central atrium provides daylight to all reading areas. The design references Bhagalpur's silk weaving patterns in its jaali screens and floor mosaics.
Outcome
Currently under construction, the library is designed to maintain 55–65% relative humidity without mechanical systems. Rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling will reduce water consumption by half.
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