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Experienced in Leh (Ladakh), the region is mountainous, with sparse vegetation. This is one of the reasons why it is also considered being a cold desert. Solar radiation is usually intense with a really low percentage of diffuse radiation. In summer, the temperature reaches 17–24 C during the day and 4–11 C in the dark.

Regions that dwell in the cold climate zone are situated at high altitudes. States such as a Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Arunachala Pradesh, Sikkim, and the northern part of UP have a cold climate. The temperature ranges between 20–30 degrees Celsius in summers, while in winters, it ranges from negative 3–8 degrees Celsius, making it quite chilly. The cold climate can be further divided into two categories.

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the diagram shows different types of heat and air flow in an open space, including

How Trombe wall works Air is heated in the space between the glass and thermal mass. The heated air rise and enter the space while cold air drops down and comes back into the heating space. A circulation of air is formed in this way and its passive, only requires the sun. Dampers can be added to make it better. In b, the wall can bring in fresh air from outside, heat it and bring it indoor. In c, it increase the ventilation without heating the space.

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Keep the building warm in the winter and cool in the summer with little to no utility bills / fossil fuels. This increases both psychological and physiological comfort. Both the International Building Code and the International Residential Code have requirements for maintaining a minimum temperature in buildings. They do not have requirements for a maximum temperature

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