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CLIMATOLOGY
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HOT – DRY CLIMATE
DO’S:  
DON’T’S:
  • Use reflective devices on roofs and walls exposed to the sun both for sky and ground radiation
  • Grow grass and use shade devices
  • An inward looking layout                      
    Uninhabited spaces should be placed on the west side to baffle the impact of the sun.
  • Compact shapes are preferable yet they should be somewhat elongated on the e-w axis.                   
  • Thick insulating materials should be provided.          
  • A double roof reduces heat.                                     
  •  East & west walls should be shaded. The walls of daytime should be made of heat –storing materials, while walls of night rooms should be of light heat capacity.

  • Avoid sun pockets and radiation glare from sky.

  • Avoid dust and sand being carried indoors.

  • Avoid large glass areas.

  • Avoid west windows.

WARM-HUMID CLIMATE:
SITE AND ORIENTATION:
WALLS:
High elevation facing the windward side are desirable.   
Southern and northern slopes rather than eastern and western ones are preferred because they receive less radiation.                        
Dense high vegetation is preferable for shading and to avoid interference not be allowed.

Roof overhangs are required to prevent direct sun from striking the walls.                                                                            Avoid moisture penetration into the structure.        

Materials used for roofs and walls should be relatively non-moisture absorbent and not susceptible to fungus mould growth.

HOUSE PLAN:
OPENINGS: 

Interpenetration of indoor-outdoor areas.   Through ventilation is required for comfort. Freely elongated, high buildings are preferred. Paving should be avoided.

Ventilation is needed 85% of the year. Features such as screening, louvers, jalousies and    grills are useful to admit air flow. Windows should be shielded from sky radiation and glare.

 
INTERIORS: 
 

Interior spaces must be shaded and well ventilated.   Flexible spaces are desirable. Floor materials must be impervious to moisture. Reflective light colors in the pastel ranges are best for avoiding glare both inside and outside.

 


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