Sharkitecture.NET » Solar http://sharkitecture.net Study Guide for the California Supplemental Exam Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:58:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Climatic conditions http://sharkitecture.net/2008/12/climatic-conditions/ http://sharkitecture.net/2008/12/climatic-conditions/#comments Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:39:55 +0000 admin http://sharkitecture.net/?p=71 Wind
1. affects structural requirements, building orientation, types of spaces

Solar Orientation
2. Affects daylighting strategies, mechanical design

Temperature and Humidity
3. Affects ventilation requirements, building envelope, mechanical systems

Precipitation
4. Affects roof slope, drainage strategies

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