Assignment C - Climate Strategies

• Windbreak designs with foliage/trees
• Orientation of the floor plates depending on the sun
• Maximize absorption of solar radiation
• Solar radiation warms southeastern views
• Materials such as wood, metal, brick wall should be used, not concrete
• Isolated gain systems which allow more solar radiation the be stored into thermal energy accompanied by a circulating venting system
• Utilizing louver to allow light inside depending on the angle & orientation placed
• Wood, slate, or asphalt shingles into considerations
• South facing windows should be more with more sunlight exposure
• Metal roofs are option but not to elegant
• The height of rooms because of the cold climate to keep hot air on the bottom
• Multiple layer of rigid insulation & double glazed windows to keep frost outside of window sill
• Chimney with a fireplace

Sources:

https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/montgomeryarch2310s2016/files/2016/06/Ching_1.pdf