Climatic responsive architecture: Integrating climatic considerations as an part of planning and building design
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Building Design Water bodies should be avoided in warm & humid climates. The reduced effect of
evaporative cooling would be countered by increased humidity levels. 4) Streets widths and orientation •
Climatic Implications The quantity of direct radiation received on the street (and, to a lesser degree, on the lower
levels) is governed by the width of the street. The time of day when the radiation is received is affected by the direction. Solar radiation may be successfully controlled by varying the width and orientation of the street. •
Building Design The major requirement in warm-humid regions is for air flow. As a result, streets should be
designed to take advantage of natural wind patterns. (Fig. 2.3).
Figure 2.3 - Wide east-west streets maximize the scope for south winter sun (Source - Climate Responsive architecture: A design handbook foe energy efficient building)
KARTIKEY BHATT 17EAHAR012
2021-22 SOA, AGI
