Design, Construction and Planning
Baweja Lab
Led by Vandana Baweja · Architecture
What we study
The Baweja Lab studies architectural history and climate-responsive design. A recent student project measures surface temperatures in historic Florida Cracker houses to see how porches and other passive features keep homes cool.
What working here is like
- Fieldwork
- No coding
- Project
- 1
- Papers
- 3
Current projects
Project Passive Design Techniques in The Florida Cracker House
The lab examines how historic Florida homes keep cool without air conditioning. Students study six 18th‑century houses, measuring surface temperatures at one‑meter intervals to see how porch design and building orientation affect indoor comfort. Future work will expand the study to more houses.
From the Spring 2025 UF Undergraduate Research Symposium · abstract book, p. 462
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Recent papers, explained
- John L. Volk and the Bermuda Style: White Gables (1937), Palm Beach, Florida
2026 · UF Journal of Undergraduate Research
- The 194x House: Economy, Efficiency, and Prefabrication
2022 · UF Journal of Undergraduate Research
Explores how architects balanced cost and customization in 1940s Florida homes.
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- Outdoor Living Room
2021 · UF Journal of Undergraduate Research
Studies how Florida architects merged indoor and outdoor spaces in 1940s-50s homes.
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How to reach out
Vandana Baweja hasn't set up this page yet. Their UF Scholars profile lists their publications.