Passive Design Siting Strategies

Question 1

Cool Region

Answer 1

Minimize surface area reduces exposure. Maximum absorption of solar radiation, wind protection reduce radiant, conductive, evaporate heat loss

Question 2

Temperate Region

Answer 2

Elongate building along East-West axis to max Southern exposure, Balance solar heat gain with shade seasonally, Encourage freeze in hot not in cold

Question 3

Hot Arid Regions

Answer 3

Building forms should enclose courtyards to reduce solar heat gain, Promote evaporative cooling with water features and plants

Question 4

Hot Humid Regions

Answer 4

Building elongated on E-W Axis, Reduce solar heat gain, Utilize wind to promote evaporative cooling, Shading for windows