Passive Ventilation in Building Design
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What is the primary benefit of an atrium in building design?

  • It serves as an aesthetic focal point.
  • It allows hot air to escape at the top. (correct)
  • It provides additional structural support.
  • It reduces sound transmission within the building.

What is the main function of a light shelf in an architectural setting?

  • To serve as a decorative feature.
  • To reflect daylight deeper into the building. (correct)
  • To enhance exterior visibility during night.
  • To provide structural stability.

What type of windows are clerestory windows and what is their purpose?

  • High, north-facing windows for light and air circulation. (correct)
  • Large, tinted windows to reduce glare.
  • Small, operable windows for ventilation.
  • Ground-level windows for security purposes.

What do light tubes primarily accomplish in a building?

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In what way does air movement contribute to comfort in hot-humid environments?

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What is the primary principle behind stack ventilation?

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Which method of passive ventilation focuses on maximizing the use of natural breezes?

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What advantage does passive ventilation have over traditional air conditioning?

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Which of the following is crucial for the design of passive ventilation systems in buildings?

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How does removing hot air from a building help in passive ventilation?

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Which component is essential for achieving effective passive ventilation?

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What is the benefit of designing a building to catch breezes by raising it off the ground?

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What is meant by 'mixed-mode' use in building design?

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What is the primary advantage of slanted louvers over parallel louvers?

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For which exposure are vertical louvers most effective?

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What feature do eggcrates offer compared to standard louvers?

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What can be a drawback of using louvers?

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How much reduction in solar radiation can solar blinds and screens potentially provide?

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Which of the following is NOT a method to maximize natural lighting in a building?

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What is a common feature of skylights to prevent heat transfer?

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What defines an atrium in architectural terms?

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What is the primary benefit of louvers and casement style windows?

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How can well-placed windows contribute to indoor climate control?

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Which characteristic is essential for windows in a tropical climate?

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What is a disadvantage of using reflective coatings on glass?

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What is the primary purpose of solar shading devices?

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Which orientation of horizontal overhangs is most effective for shading?

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How can louvers help in terms of air circulation?

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What feature of tinted glass is its main advantage?

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What is the primary function of bulk insulation?

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Which of the following materials is NOT classified as bulk insulation?

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How is reflective insulation primarily effective?

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What characteristic of glass wool contributes to its thermal insulation properties?

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In which scenario is reflective insulation particularly beneficial?

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What type of insulation is primarily made from natural rocks and minerals?

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Which type of insulation is known to improve the efficiency of air-conditioning by preventing the loss of cool air?

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What is the common composition of reflective insulation?

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What are the two main goals of building orientation?

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What do Azimuth Lines in sun path diagrams represent?

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How do Altitude Lines appear in a sun path diagram?

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What do the Date Lines in sun path diagrams illustrate?

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What information do Hour Lines or Analemma provide in a sun path diagram?

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Which aspect is NOT considered in building orientation?

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Which term refers to angles that run around the edge of a sun path diagram?

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The purpose of sun path diagrams primarily includes which of the following?

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Flashcards

Convection Rule

Warm air rises and cool air sinks, this natural process drives air circulation.

Ventilation

The process of replacing stale air with fresh air, improving air quality.

Stack Ventilation

Uses convection to naturally induce airflow. Warmer air rises and exits at a higher point, drawing cool air in from below.

Passive Ventilation Design

Building design focused on maximizing natural ventilation to reduce dependence on mechanical cooling.

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Maximizing Breezes

Passive ventilation strategy where the building's orientation, vents, windows, and doors are designed to capture and channel breezes.

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Removing Hot Air

Passive ventilation strategy where the building is designed to allow hot air to escape at the highest point, drawing in cooler air.

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Mixed-Mode Building

A building designed to utilize both passive and active ventilation systems based on needs.

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Passive Ventilation Methods

Strategies for designing buildings to naturally circulate air, minimizing reliance on mechanical systems.

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Building Orientation

The position of a building on a site and the arrangement of its internal spaces. It focuses on maximizing natural light and airflow, and minimizing solar heat gain.

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Orientation for Minimal Solar Heat Gain

Designing a building to receive less direct sunlight, especially during hot seasons, to reduce indoor temperatures.

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Orientation for Maximum Airflow

Positioning a building to take advantage of natural breezes, ensuring good ventilation and natural cooling.

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Sun Chart

A diagram illustrating the sun's movement throughout the year in relation to a specific latitude.

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Azimuth Lines

Lines on a sun path diagram that represent the horizontal angle of the sun relative to north. They run around the edge of the diagram.

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Altitude Lines

Lines on a sun path diagram that represent the vertical angle of the sun above the horizon. They are circular lines extending from the center.

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Date Lines

Lines on a sun path diagram that represent the path of the sun on a specific day of the year. They run from east to west.

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Hour Lines/Analemma

Figure-eight-shaped lines on a sun path diagram that intersect date lines, indicating the sun's position at specific hours of the day.

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Atrium Advantage

Atriums help ventilate hot air upwards, preventing it from accumulating near occupants.

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Light Shelf Function

A light shelf is a horizontal overhang that reflects sunlight deeper into a building, improving natural illumination.

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Clerestory Window Purpose

Clerestory windows are high, vertical windows, often facing north, providing diffused light and allowing hot air to escape.

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Light Tube Function

Light tubes are used to carry and distribute natural or artificial light, bringing light deeper into a building.

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Air Movement's Role

Moving air is crucial for passive cooling in humid climates, as it helps evaporate sweat and cool the body.

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Bulk Insulation

Insulation that acts like a thermal barrier, slowing down heat transfer. It includes materials like mineral wool, cellulose fiber, polyester, and polystyrene.

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Reflective Insulation

Insulation that works by reflecting heat away. It's usually a shiny, aluminum-based material installed with an air gap for maximum effectiveness.

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Rock Wool Insulation

A type of bulk insulation made from actual rocks and minerals. It's known for excellent sound and heat blocking properties.

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Glass Wool Insulation

Bulk insulation made from tiny glass fibers. It traps air pockets, providing thermal insulation.

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How does reflective insulation work?

Reflective insulation works by reflecting heat away from the surface it's installed on. The shiny material, often aluminum foil, reflects heat back to its source, preventing it from entering the building.

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Why is reflective insulation effective in the tropics?

In tropical climates, reflective insulation is effective because it prevents heat from entering the building. It reflects the sun's rays away, keeping the interior cool.

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Why is bulk insulation better for cool air retention?

Bulk insulation is better at preventing cool air from escaping a building because it acts as a thermal barrier, slowing down heat transfer. This helps maintain a cool temperature inside.

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Louvered Windows and Casement Style

Window styles that offer adjustable openings, allowing residents to control how much fresh air enters the building.

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Convection Air Flow for Buildings

Proper placement of windows, high and low, can create natural air circulation due to warm air rising and cool air sinking.

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What is the purpose of an air layer with reflective insulation?

An air layer between the reflective surface and the building allows the insulation to work more effectively. The air acts as an additional barrier to heat transfer, preventing it from reaching the inside.

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Tropical Climate Windows

In tropical regions, windows should be shaded and allow for airflow.

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Tinted Glass

Glass with a color added during manufacturing to reduce heat passing through.

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Reflective Coatings

Thin metal films applied to glass to block more heat than tinted glass, but can cause glare and reduce overall light.

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Solar Shading

Devices like overhangs or louvers that protect windows from direct sunlight to prevent overheating.

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Horizontal Overhangs

Overhangs are most effective when placed facing south to block direct sunlight.

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Louvers for Air Flow

Louvers can be adjusted to allow air to circulate near walls, reducing heat buildup.

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Slanted Louvers

Louvers angled away from a wall, offering better protection from sun than parallel louvers. Their angle changes based on the sun's position throughout the day.

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Vertical Louvers

Louvers positioned vertically, most effective for east or west-facing walls. They can be manually adjusted or automated to control sunlight.

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Eggcrates

Shading elements that combine the features of horizontal and vertical louvers, providing a high level of sun protection.

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Solar Blinds and Screens

Window coverings that can significantly reduce solar radiation, offering up to a 50% reduction in heat.

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Heat-Absorbing Glass

Glass that absorbs a considerable portion of solar radiation, up to 40%, reducing heat gain inside.

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Natural Lighting Strategy

Maximizing natural light in buildings to reduce reliance on artificial lighting, leading to energy savings.

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Skylight

A window in the ceiling allowing natural light into a space, ideal for areas away from regular windows. They require shading and glazing to prevent heat transfer.

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Atrium

A large, open space within a building, often with a glazed roof and windows, bringing in natural light and creating a grand, airy feel.

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Study Notes

Architecture Tropical Design Module 4

  • Module 4, Architecture Tropical Design, delivered by Ar. Angel Clyde G. Manuel, UAP, on 05/12/2024.

Theories and Principles of Tropical Design

  • This section covers the theories and principles of tropical design.

Basics of Passive Design

  • This module discusses strategies to design buildings that require less reliance on heating and cooling systems.

Goals for Various Climates

  • Cold Climate: Maximum thermal retention, maximum heat gain, maximum wind resistance.
  • Temperate Climate: Moderate thermal retention, moderate heat gain, slight wind exposure control/humidity control.
  • Hot-Humid Climate: Maximum wind exposure, maximum internal airflow, minimum heat gain.
  • Hot-Arid Climate: Minimum heat gain, moderate wind resistance, moderate internal airflow.

Passive Design Considerations

  • Avoid Heat Gain: Orient buildings to reduce exposure to midday sun, especially during summer. Use materials with low thermal mass. Shade walls and windows, particularly those with high thermal mass. Use glazing on windows that cannot be effectively shaded. Use insulation, light colors, and heat-reflective surfaces.
  • Encourage Natural Ventilation: Orient the building and windows towards prevailing winds. Include operable windows and ceiling vents that enable the building to naturally ventilate.
  • Make use of Natural Light: Install shaded windows, install shaded skylights, and other natural lighting devices to reduce energy use.
  • Create Cool Outdoor Areas: Use verandas and deep balconies, use landscaping to provide shade without blocking cooling breezes. Use planting to reduce ground temperature and minimize reflected heat.
  • Low Thermal Mass: Materials like wood, insulation materials, lightweight concrete, plastics, gypsum board.
  • High Thermal Mass: Materials like brick, concrete, stone, thermal mass floor system, adobe, rammed earth.

Principles of Passive Design

  • Avoid heat gain.
  • Encourage natural ventilation.
  • Make use of natural light.
  • Create cool outdoor areas

Passive Ventilation Methods

  • Maximizing breezes: Orient the building to maximize prevailing winds, align vents, windows, and doors, minimize internal obstacles, raise the building off the ground.
  • Removing hot air: Design the building to allow hot air to rise and escape. Use window openings across a space from high ones to aid convection.
  • Mixed-mode design: Allow natural ventilation in cooler months and energy-efficient air conditioning in hotter months.
  • Low thermal mass materials in mixed-mode buildings, if well-insulated.

Landscaping

  • Hard surfaces absorb and re-radiate heat, creating a hotter microclimate. Minimizing paving and incorporating vegetation reduces this effect.
  • Planting areas around the building creates a cooler environment due to plants' transpiration and moisture loss. External temperatures can be reduced by vegetation.

Thermal Mass

  • Thermal mass is the ability of building materials to absorb, store, and release heat.

Insulation

  • Insulation controls the rate at which a building loses or gains heat.
  • Bulk insulation resists heat transfer and includes materials like mineral wool, cellulose fiber, polyester, and polystyrene.
  • Reflective insulation is highly effective at preventing heat gain and reducing the need for air-conditioning, suitable for the tropics.

R-Value

  • Insulation materials are given an R-value, which measures resistance to heat flow and indicates effectiveness.
  • Higher R-values mean greater insulating effect.
  • R-values are additive, combining values of different materials.

U-Value

  • U-value is the heat transfer coefficient of an assembly, reciprocal of the total R-value.

Windows

  • Encourage air flow.
  • Louvers and casement-style windows allow building users to control airflow.
  • Well-placed louvers or windows at different levels of the building promote convection and breezes. Design for shading from direct sunlight and proper air flow.

Solar Shading

  • Shading devices reduce solar heat gain and glare.
  • Types include horizontal overhangs, horizontal louvers, and slanted louvers.

Natural Lighting

  • Maximizing natural light reduces the need for artificial lighting.
  • Techniques include skylights, atria, light shelves, clerestory windows, and light tubes.

Air Movement

  • Essential for passively-cooled environments, particularly in hot-humid localities.
  • Air movement generates a cooling sensation due to sweat evaporation.
  • Consider building geometry and orientation to enhance air flow.
  • Principles of air flow: Air flows from high to low pressure, objects in motion tend to stay in motion, and air flows through pathways of least resistance.

Sea and Land Breeze

  • Sea breeze: Wind from the sea (high pressure) toward land (low pressure) during daytime.
  • Land breeze: Wind from land (high pressure) toward sea (low pressure) during nighttime.

Tropical Architecture

  • Emphasizes green building design for optimal energy efficiency, particularly cooling and reducing building heat gain.
  • Main objectives in hot and humid climates include minimizing humidity, maximizing filtered air movement, utilizing maximum shade, creating a cool and dark microclimate, and arranging vegetation effectively.
  • Case studies of traditional tropical architecture, such as the Bahay Kubo and Bahay na Bato, highlight principles and practices for optimal thermal comfort and efficiency.

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Explore the key principles and benefits of passive ventilation in architectural design. This quiz covers various elements such as atriums, clerestory windows, and light shelves that contribute to energy efficiency and comfort in buildings. Test your knowledge about how natural air movement can optimize environment conditions.

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