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MArch Thesis - Retrofitted South Manchester
Here is Pragnya’s final design thesis, developed at the Manchester School of Architecture (MSA). The project proposes a fabric-first design strategy - prioritising the building envelope to optimise indoor comfort and reduce reliance on traditional heating systems, while also including non-humans in the built fabric. The model focuses on scalable prototypes using EnerPHit and Passive House principles, including:
✅ High-performance insulation ✅ Triple-glazed windows ✅ Airtightness and thermal bridging solutions ✅ Smart ventilation systems ✅ Biodiversity enhancement
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MArch Thesis - Retrofitted South Manchester · development view 4
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The central idea is to create a replicable retrofit model applicable across entire communities - contributing to a self-sufficient, low-carbon Southern Manchester.
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Pragnya Thakur submitted MArch Thesis - Retrofitted South Manchester to Architecture Social.
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