Brown, G. Z.Novitski, B. J.2011-01-212011-01-212011-01-21https://hdl.handle.net/1794/109424 p.We have developed computer-aided techniques for analysing climates in terms of the combined effects of insulation, air temperature, wind speed, and relative humidity and have linked these to specific architectural responses in order to establish some passive building design techniques that can be used to achieve thermal comfort in various climatic regions, taking maximum advantage· of available natural energies. This analysis allows the designer to organize and prioritize the vast array of architectural responses in a way that is appropriate for particular climates. Even without using thermal lag techniques, the need for mechanical heating and cooling can be reduced by 15-45%, depending on location, solely by an architectural sensitivity to the immediate behavior of the sun and wind.Articleen-USArchitecture and climateClimateArticle