Surviving the Coldest Capital: Integrated Housing Approach in the Ger District of Ulaanbaatar

Abstract

This thesis will explore the existing socio-economical and environmental condition of Ger District of Ulaanbaatar and well understand the key needs of the people, and suggest an architectural solution to solve the ongoing issues that the Ger District residents have been experiencing for years. The design insight of this thesis project mostly relies on architectural strategies rather than technological methods to solve the current environmental, social, and infrastructural problems. Vision for this project is to be used as a design guideline for the future development that suggests an integrated, sustainable, and climate friendly housing method that also addresses and fulfills the socio-cultural needs of the local residents.