Course Description
This
is an in-depth discussion and extensive exploration of the different
architectural passive design strategies addressing the factors that affect
buildings in a tropical setting, without exerting unnecessary energy to achieve
thermal comfort. These factors encompass heat-gain, excessive humidity and
moisture related problems. The course concludes with the proper application of
all these design strategies in a building case study.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students must be able to:
1. Assess the impact of the site climatic factors to the design program and requirements
2. Choose the appropriate architectural passive design strategy to address per climatic factor
3. Design a tropical building using these strategies
- Teacher: Nicolo Del Castillo