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Anand Mahindra hails Jodhpur zero AC shelter cutting heat by 8C with passive design
India
Published on 13 May 2026
It stays up to 8°C cooler without AC
Anand Mahindra praised Jodhpur’s net-zero cooling shelter, built under the Heat Action Plan by Mahila Housing Trust and Jodhpur Nagar Nigam. Using passive features like reflective roofs, insulation, khus curtains, solar panels and wind towers, it can cut temperatures by up to 8°C even during 50°C heat—offering shade, water, ORS and basic first aid for outdoor workers and vulnerable residents.
- Jodhpur’s zero AC shelter can cool areas by up to 8°C
- Passive design uses reflective roofing, insulation and khus curtains
- Solar panels and wind towers help move and reduce heat
- Provides shaded seating, drinking water, ORS and first aid
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