Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls School

The school is named after "Ratnavati," the Jaisalmer princess. She was the daughter of Maharawal Ratan Singh. == School uniform ==

Sabyasachi Mukherjee of India designed the school uniforms through Ajrak, a local printing technique similar to printing. == Architecture ==

Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls School is located in the rural region surrounding Jaisalmer, near the hamlet of Kanoi. Its architecture is unique and distinctive, featuring an oval-shaped building amidst the desert landscape. The elliptical-shaped structure, angled towards the prevailing winds, is designed to effectively circulate cool air, aligning with the project's ethos. Jaisalmer stonemasons built the school out of precut golden sandstone. Building material CITTA India employed traditional methods in the design of the structure, one of which was the application of lime plaster on the interior walls. Lime plaster is a natural, porous material that has a cooling effect. Additionally, a wall was added into the design, which is a sandstone grid that promotes acceleration of wind through the Venturi effect. The school is made of local yellow sandstone that was handcrafted by local artisans. The building is designed in a way that it does not require the use of air conditioning. • The courtyard has a rainwater harvesting facility. Awards • The school was awarded the AD100 in 2020 – an annual survey of the best names in design by Architectural Digest India. == CITTA ==

The royal family of Jaisalmer and Manvendra Singh Shekhawat donated the land for the school. == See also ==