RADIATION:
- maximizing clear glasses in the south for winter sun exposure, but keeping them small
- providing movable shading to prevent overheating
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- promoting natural ventilation both in daytime and nighttime, considering wind direction
- minimizing west facing glazing to reduce summer and fall afternoon heat gain
- providing glasses with Low-E in north, west and east facades
- using open plan interiors and openings on opposite sides to promote natural cross ventilation
- painting the building of a light colour
- exploiting passive solar and internal gains in winter to keep it warm
- humidifying hot dry air with fountains, wet pavements or cooling towers
- designing a flat roof or green
Of course to reach an 100% of hours of comfort we should add some mechanical system to cool down.
Chapter 3
RESPONSE OF CLIMATE RESPONSIVE ARCHITECTURES
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