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| Winds - Pleasant *and* noticeable |
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| Noise - Sleeping, studying, whispering |
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| Noise - Conversation, comfort |
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| Smallest difference in 2 sounds the human ear can detect is 1 decibel |
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| Air Pollution Temperature Inversion Phenomenon |
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| the air temperature at ground level is lower than higher elevations causing the heavy, cold trapped air below to release pollutants |
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| the composite of weather conditions (described in data or quantifiable units) including temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, wind, and rainfall, as well as site conditions including microclimate, topography, ground cover, water, and elevation. |
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| the science of the pattern of relationships between a group of organisms and their environment. |
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| an environment of living organisms and non-living components. |
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| Design Process: Building Orientation |
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• Place important spaces and windows at southeast corner of the site, it will get more
sun in the winter and less in the summer
• Place windows on the south side to get winter sun into the space. Use architectural overhangs/fins/louvers and to some extent deciduous vegetation to block solar rays in the summer
• Use few windows on the east and west sides of buildings because of morning and late afternoon sun. If unavoidable, use vertical fins to block solar rays.
• Use northern windows for even daylight throughout the day |
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| Design Process: Heat Transmission |
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• In northern latitudes, heat transmission through walls is critical
• In southern latitudes, heat transmission through roof is critical |
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| Design plazas at ground level, or open first floors, cautiously as they can be windy due to windbreaks (where part of the wind goes up and over and part goes down) |
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