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The knowledge of climatic conditions will enable the Architect to select the wall thickness, roofing, materials, size of the openings, and other features to effectively control the amount of solar radiation coming through. Roof Design For Hot Climate, Hot And Dry Climate Architecture Design, House Design For Hot Climate, Hot Climate House Design, Hot And Dry Climate Architecture, Hot Climate Architecture, Passive Design Strategies, List Of Elements, Desert Architecture

Understanding the climatic conditions of a region is very beneficial to the designers and the occupants. Each region has its own list of elements and conditions which should be thought upon before effective designing. In this article, the measures to be taken for effective analysis and planning in hot and dry climates are covered.

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A Cracker-style roof. Researchers from the Florida Solar Energy Center built this PV-equipped model home in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. The home’s white metal roofing and wide roof overhangs help keep the interior cool on hot summer days. Water Well House, House Green, House Design Trends, Passive Solar Design, Environmental Engineering, Solar Design, Metal Roofing, Building Tips, Gable Roof

People who live in Florida or Texas often accuse energy-efficiency experts of having a cold-climate bias. They’re right: most energy-saving tips are written with cold-climate buildings in mind — perhaps understandably, since Americans spend about twice as much for residential heating as they do for cooling. Whatever the origins of this pervasive cold-climate bias, it’s time to rectify the situation with a few hot-climate design tips.

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