A Method for Analysing Climate in Terms of Architectural Responses
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Date
2011-01-21T14:32:12Z
Authors
Brown, G. Z.
Novitski, B. J.
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Abstract
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.
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4 p.
Keywords
Architecture and climate, Climate