Design Strategies for Climatic Region
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Climate Zone Map Ref. |
Cool Climate:
- use compact forms with the smallest surface area possible relative to the volume
- use large south-facing windows with small windows on the east and west and with minimal or no windows on the north
- use interior materials with high thermal mass
- include summer shading for glazed areas
- use dark or medium-dark colors for the building exterior
Temperate Climates:
- plan rectangular buildings with long direction oriented east-west axis and facing slightly to the east
- provide shade in the summer, and allow the sun to fall on glazing and the building in the winter
- use south facing opening to capture winter sun light
- plan for cooling effects of wind in the summer, block wind in the winter
- use medium colors for the building exterior
Hot-Humid Climates:
- provide shade for all openings
- maximize natural ventilation with large opening, high ceilings, and cross ventilation
- construct buildings using light materials; minimize thermal mass
- use light colors for the building exterior
Hot-Arid Climates:
- use compact forms with the smallest surface area possible relative to the volume
- minimize opening sizes
- provide shade for openings
- maximize thermal mass
- use light colors for the building exterior
References:
California Climate Zones
http://www.architecture.uwaterloo.ca/faculty_projects/terri/carbon-aia/strategies.html
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/building_america/climate_specific_publications.html
http://www.architecture.uwaterloo.ca/faculty_projects/terri/carbon-aia/strategies.html
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/building_america/climate_specific_publications.html
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