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Which design element is least likely to be used in tropical architecture for thermal comfort?
Which design element is least likely to be used in tropical architecture for thermal comfort?
- Overhangs
- Mechanical ventilation systems (correct)
- Cavity walls
- Sunshades
What is the primary goal of using passive design elements in tropical architecture?
What is the primary goal of using passive design elements in tropical architecture?
- To create a specific architectural style
- To achieve thermal comfort without mechanical systems (correct)
- To make buildings more expensive to construct
- To increase the energy consumption of the building
In the context of tropical architecture, how does climate differ from weather?
In the context of tropical architecture, how does climate differ from weather?
- Climate is a factor, weather is not
- Climate describes short-term atmospheric conditions, while weather describes long-term patterns.
- They are the same thing and can be used interchangeably
- Climate describes a long period of time, while weather describes conditions over a short period of time. (correct)
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a primary climate factor influencing tropical design?
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a primary climate factor influencing tropical design?
What is the significance of traditional wind catchers in Egypt and Dubai, as they relate to passive design?
What is the significance of traditional wind catchers in Egypt and Dubai, as they relate to passive design?
Tropical architecture employs specific strategies to mitigate the 'urban heat island effect.' This primarily refers to:
Tropical architecture employs specific strategies to mitigate the 'urban heat island effect.' This primarily refers to:
How do cavity walls contribute to thermal comfort in tropical architecture?
How do cavity walls contribute to thermal comfort in tropical architecture?
Why is it inaccurate to describe tropical architecture as simply a 'style'?
Why is it inaccurate to describe tropical architecture as simply a 'style'?
Considering the climate factors relevant to tropical design, how would a designer likely respond to high relative humidity?
Considering the climate factors relevant to tropical design, how would a designer likely respond to high relative humidity?
Which element provides shading to mitigate direct sunlight, contributing to thermal comfort in tropical architecture?
Which element provides shading to mitigate direct sunlight, contributing to thermal comfort in tropical architecture?
Flashcards
Tropical Architecture
Tropical Architecture
A design strategy focused on achieving thermal comfort through passive design elements, not a style.
Passive Design Elements
Passive Design Elements
Sunshades, overhangs, and cavity walls.
Passive Design
Passive Design
Achieving thermal comfort without mechanical systems.
Weather
Weather
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Climate
Climate
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Traditional Wind Catchers
Traditional Wind Catchers
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Climate Factors
Climate Factors
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Tropical Architecture
Tropical Architecture
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Study Notes
- Notes for January 22, 2025.
Tropical Design
- Tropical architecture is not a style
- It is a design strategy to achieve thermal comfort through passive design elements.
- Passive design elements include sunshades, overhangs, shading, cavity walls, roofs, light shelves, and wall installation.
- Passive Design is a method of achieving thermal comfort without the use of mechanical systems.
- Tropical Architecture tackles the urban heat island effect.
- Traditional wind catchers located in Egypt and Dubai are examples of passive design.
Weather and Climate
- Weather is the condition of the atmosphere over a short period and can change within minutes or hours.
- Climate is the atmosphere's behavior over a long period.
Climate Factors
- Key climate factors:
- Weather temperature
- Soil temperature
- Sunshine
- Relative humidity
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