Work at 45℃ | E04 Can design dignify work? | Workspaces of Blacksmiths
Channel: SELCO Foundation
Date: 2022-08-10

The thermal quality of space for human habitation and work need to be maintained at 26 to 28℃ and between 40-60 percent for relative humidity. Air quality levels need to be safe with natural light available throughout the day. 

This approach of #optimisation of #energyconsumption in the workspace also results in ideal conditions for well-being of the occupants. When entrepreneurs and communities are #healthy, the productive outputs are much higher. 

For service based entrepreneurs like blacksmiths, the ideal work conditions are also defined by #ergonomics of their workstation and efficiency of forging. 

The integrated system for workspace design would then incorporate,
1) a conducive building envelope, 
2) systems for natural light and ventilation, 
3) efficient heating appliances and 
4) energy efficient applications with clean energy. 

In a #participatory approach, the social, aspirational, economical and cultural insights to designing ensure efficacy and sustainability to scaling of solutions.

The approach and solutions showcased in this video series, using the
lens of Decentralised Renewable Energy integrated with Built Environment, strategies for climate action and inclusive development can be delivered holistically. But taking these solutions forward and building an enabling environment that allows for replication and scale up of these approaches will require incentivization of stakeholders to get away from business as usual practices and take bold steps.