Site: Placement on Hill

Question 1

Where should you place a building on a south facing hill in a Hot Arid climate?

Answer 1

Bottom of hill, where the warm and most air will rise to a higher elevation.

Question 2

Where should you place a building on a south facing hill in a cold climate?

Answer 2

Mid-Hill, best for it to be sheltered from the northern wind where you don’t get direct sunlight. And have the most exposure and openings towards the southern facing portion. Sun is also lower in the winter therefore having it at the mid hill could optimize the amount of light throughout the sunlight hours.

Question 3

Where should you place a building on a south facing hill in a temperate climate?

Answer 3

Upper portion of slope but still have some earth coverage. You’d need some earth coverage in the northern side to eliminate some winds

Question 4

Where should you place a building on a south facing hill in a warm climate?

Answer 4

At the top of the hill, it wil lcreate the most oppurtunity for cross ventilation

Question 5

If you’re on a north facing hill where would you want to be in different climates and why?