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There are usually not many main roads in the village except
occasionally for the access road leading into the village.
Site Planning
Orientation
Openings
Roof Elements
In many ways this space can improve thermal comfort and energy
efficiency in houses in humid tropical climates more than any
other feature of house design.
Shading
Try to shade all doors and windows from direct sunshine with
awnings or sunscreens.
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•Aynsley, Richard M., 2006, Guidelines for Sustainable Housing in the Humid Tropics,
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Part 2, Strategies for Design, James Cook University.