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Bioclimatic A type of Building design or architecture which seeks to
create an architecture that is fundamentally more
responsive to location, climate, and human needs.
Building envelope A design plane that serves as a climatic mesh or fabric that
filters the outside environment not only provide aesthetic
fenestrations but creates an indoor enviroment that is
comfortable
60% In warm humid tropical climates relative humidity during

summer months is usually ___ % which impairs evaporative
cooling of the body.
Air-flow What architects need to realize is that the ___ within a group
of buildings is inextricably linked to the shapes and spaces
of buildings, a design responsibility that care must be given
in relation to adverse wind effect and lost of potential for
natural ventilation.
Wind shadow The tendency of air or gas in a shaft or other vertical space
to rise when heated, creating a draft that draws in cooler air
gas from below
Feng Shui Asian planners guidelines in the form of ___or those by

Olgyay Design with climate are some sources of guidelines
for siting towns with respect to climate.
Shading Overhangs and diffusing horizontal waffles we call fins

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provides high quality ____.
Radiation Rate of heat transfer that occurs through a unit thickness of

material for a unit area subjected to a unit difference in
temperature
Earth's natural resources Sustainable Development mean responsible land use and
conservation of _____.
November to April Prevailing wind in the Philippines: Amihan (NE)
Tropics Part of the earth that lies between the Tropic of Cancer (
23°26? north) and South of the tropic of Capricorn of the
equator.
Light Paint roof/wall with ___ color along the sunny side to deflect
heat rays.
Stack ___ effect is the tendency of warm air to rise when heated,
resulting in cooler air being drawn through windows at a
lower level.
High performance ____ building uses durable and energy efficient materials.
Wind shadow The reflection of a solar energy
Southeast Asian Tropical design is applicable to Tropical, SubTropical, and

Equatorial Climates covering the ____ Countries
Urban With rapidly growing population in warm humid tropics

there is an urgent need to develop better climatically
adapted ___ designs.
Air temperature Most refernces to heat stress in humid tropical climate

regions pay attention or focuses on ____ as a critical
variable.
Diurnal Temperature What is DTR

Range
Habagat The season in the Philippines characterized by hot and

humid weather and frequent heavy rainfall with a prevailing
wind from the west, this destructive monsoon wind
challenges us to build resilient cities.
Amihan The season in the Philippines dominated by trade winds

characterized by moderate temperature of little rainfall,
also called the northeast wind that can ventilate bedroom
area.
Radiation A process by which energy is transferred form one

molecule to one adjacent to it without relative
displacement
Convection ___ is the transfer of heat between surface and a moving

fluid or the transfer of heat by movement of the molecules
from one point in a fluid to another.
May to October Prevailing wind in the Philippines: Habagat (SW)
Micro-limate is a local atmospheric zone where the climate differs from

the surrounding area.
5 Wind speed increases rapidly as the percentage of

opening area increases from 0 to ___ %.
Tropics Zone of the earth as described to have an uncomfortable

climate that receives large amount of solar radiation, high
temperature, high level of humidity and long periods of
sunny days.
Large To attain continuous natural ventilation in tropical design

what is the prescribed size of a window openings towards
the windward and leeward side of the building.
Heat sink Any cool mass that is available for the absorption of
excess heat, including water bodies, the ground, and
massive building materials.
Short, east to west Rectangular building shall be oriented with the _____ axis
running ___ to lessen unwanted solar heat gain
Dynamic shading Using plants for green walls and roofs is called__.
Briese Soliel A French Term known as sun breaker.
Evaporative cooling Cools the air by water evaporation is drawn over a cooling
pond or mist and can be cooler thn outside temperature.
using native species Sustainable Design Strategies includes green spaces
Transitional space Spaces located between outdoor and indoor environment
a balance Architecture has been said the art and science of building
design therefore designing for hot-humid climates calls for
_____ of art and science that can have two extremes; a got to
be efficient but boring designs or a a got to be different or
visually titillating designs rather than a more professional
progressive designs that is both pleasing and better in
performance in humid tropical/tropical climates.
Thermal mass The 4 individual factors needed to completely specify a

thermal environment are: temperature, humidity, rate of air
movement and ___
Natural ventilation Also called passive ventilation, uses natural outside air
movement and pressure differences to ventilate a building
North Sunny sides are at the axis of east, west and ___ direction.
20 30 deg.C Characteristics of Tropical Climates Temperature average

mean temperature (dbt)
Climate The most important environmental factor or the first to

consider by architects when designing buildings. Dictates
passive design strategies for effective and suitable sites
Climate -Responsive A type of Building design concept that takes advantage of

Design natural energy sources such as sun and wind that affect our
built environment.
insulation, large Tropical architecture is all about achieving thermal comfort

through the use of passive design elements like sunshades,
cavity walls, light shelves, overhangs, roof and wall__ and
even shading from___ trees to block the sun.
A Which of the following statements is not true? A.

Transitional spaces in tropical zones are located on the
north and south sides of the building where the sun's
penetration is not as great. B. Tropical regions need both
vertical and horizontal shading throughout the year. C. For
Tropical zones, generally much ventilation is desired. D.
Transitional spaces require total climatic control and

natural ventilation is not sufficient
Sol-air temperature The temperature of the outside air in contact with a shaded
wall or roof which would give the same rate of heat transfer
and the same temperature gradient as the combined effect
of solar radiation and air temperature.
Thermal mass It is a property that enables building material to absorb,

store, and later release significant amount of heat and is
considered well in designing for the tropics to maintain
comfortable temperature within.
Solar radiation Short wave radiation radiation
Solar Energy A form of light transmitting fenestration forming all or a

portion of the roof of a building to receive daylight
Comfort Zone Range under which most people feel comfortable.
powerful computers Computer programs currently being developed to provide

reliable estimates of natural ventilation will need ____.
Humidity Indoor ___ can cause fungus due to poor circulation of air.
Single loaded corridor Type of corridor that is preferred in academic buildings

with large exterior surface for daylight exposure.
Temperate Philippine climate can be generally classified as
Tropics Zone of the earth as described to have an uncomfortable

climate that receives large amount of solar radiation, high
temperature, high level of humidity and long periods of
sunny days.
Vernacular Architecture Tropical Architecture is the outbreak of ___.
Building fabric This design variable refers to the materials and

construction of thermal insulation, surface qualities,
shading and sun control.
Solar Energy A method of converting solar energy into direct current

electricity using semiconducting panel that exhibit creation
of voltage or electric current upon exposure to sunlight.

Sun path The angle of position of the sun along the horizon and
used for guide to locate building shading devices.
Tropical climate It is a local set of atmospheric conditions that differ from

those of the surrounding area.
Horizon A vertical distance measurement between a reference

datum
Solar Energy A climatic element and when combined with air

temperature, wind movements and solar radiation affects
human comfort. Too much of this element can amplify heat
and make it feel ""muggy"" while lack of it can be
uncomfortably dry.
reflect solar radiation Where external thermal loads are dominant, building
envelope should minimize indoor surface temperature by
using appropriate thermal insulation and light external
colors to;
Cross Design buildings with ___ ventilation.
Louver Window blind or shutter with horizontal slats that are

angled to admit light and airbut keep out rain and direct
sunlight.
Wind A climatic element which provides natural ventilation and

usually cools buildings and people because it accelerates
the rate of heat transfer. Not predictable as the sun's
movement.
S.W. Direction of Habagat
Climate Defined a region with certain

temperature,dryness,wind,light,etc. An integration in time of
the atmospheric environment of a certain geographical
location. Encompasses the statistics of temperature,
humidity, atmospheric pressure, wind, rainfall, atmospheric
particle count Encompasses the statistics of temperature,
humidity, atmospheric pressure, wind, rainfall, atmospheric
particle count and other meterogical elements in a given

North Windows facing
region over longinperiod
this direction
of time. admits even natural light,
produces little glare and no unwanted summer heat gain.
Clerestory Vertical windows located on high walls extending up from

the roof line, designed to allow light and breezes into a
space without compromising privacy
Urban heat island A phenomenon where the urban temperature is hotter than
rural temperature.
To the East or West The direction of the sun path as measured from true south
is
Cold Climate A climate classification where the main problem is the lack
of heat (under heating) or an excessive heat dissipation for
all or most parts of the year.
Day lighting The illumination of buildings by natural light.
Light Shelves Aside from skylights ___ also serves as daylighting for
structures.
Smart landscape Responsible land use mean adapting ____ system.
I, ii Sustainable Design and tropical architecture is related in

terms of: i optimization of Sun and Wind Energy and or ii
Providing good indoor quality and thermal comfort
I, ii, iii What items can be considered as a heat sink? I water

feature, ii landscape, iii building forms, iv radiant cooling, v.
evaporative cooling, vi wind shadow, and vii air tightness
Climatic region In broad terms, the ____ of the earth are four: the cold, the
cool temperate, the warm-humid, and the hot-dry.
Building Fabric This design variable refers to materials and construction;

thermal insulation, surface qualities, shading and sun-
control.
N.E. Direction of Amihan
4% The maximum solar heat factor for walls in warm humid

tropics.
Unilateral In tropical design ___ lighting is preferred.
Heliothermic ___ planning is called the site planning that accounts for
natural solar heating and cooling processes and their
relationship to building shape, orientation and designing to
gain heat from the sun.
26.5 deg.C What is the annual mean temperature if the highest DBT of
the year is 37 deg. C. and the lowest DBT is 16 deg. C?
High performance A type of glass wall system which offers good thermal and
glazing optical performance to lower cooling load, reduce
reliance on artificial lighting and reduce energy
consumption.
Building The most important design strategies for solar design is

correct orientation of the ___.
increases Wind speed____ with the increase in height above the

ground.
Horizon Also called the altitude or 90 degrees from the observers

horizon
Bernoulli's This principle uses wind speed differences to move air
Natural Sometimes the most important consideration in site

selection or planning is a realization of the need and
benefits of protecting the ___environment.
Light Shelf It is a horizontal light reflecting overhang that allows

daylight to penetrade deep in a structure and if placed
above eye-level it provides shade near a window and help
reduce glare.
Azimuth Angle of the sun or moon position along the horizon
Climate in the tropics arm Humid: Location areas between 7º north & south of the
equator Warm Humid: Conditions with high relative
humidity high average temperatures cloudy skies, sky glare
can be distressing intense rainfall and abundant vegetation,
fungi are a persistent problem.
Passive cooling Defined as a removal of heat from the building environment

by applying natural processs in the design to eliminate heat

by convection, radiation and evaporation.
50% to 100% Relative Characteristics of Tropical Climates Humiditylevel
Humidity
South facing Ideal direction where to place solar shading system.
Document and measure Good architectural design in warm humid tropics can be
thermal performance of measured not only on visual appearance but the ability to
the bldg. that architects
designs
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60% In warm humid tropical climates relative humidity during

Feng Shui Asian planners guidelines in the form of ___or those by

Shading Overhangs and diffusing horizontal waffles we call fins

provides high quality ____.

Radiation Rate of heat transfer that occurs through a unit thickness of

November to April Prevailing wind in the Philippines: Amihan (NE)

Wind shadow The reflection of a solar energy

Southeast Asian Tropical design is applicable to Tropical, SubTropical, and

Urban With rapidly growing population in warm humid tropics

Air temperature Most refernces to heat stress in humid tropical climate

Diurnal Temperature What is DTR

Habagat The season in the Philippines characterized by hot and

Amihan The season in the Philippines dominated by trade winds

Radiation A process by which energy is transferred form one

Convection ___ is the transfer of heat between surface and a moving

May to October Prevailing wind in the Philippines: Habagat (SW)

Micro-limate is a local atmospheric zone where the climate differs from

5 Wind speed increases rapidly as the percentage of

Tropics Zone of the earth as described to have an uncomfortable

Large To attain continuous natural ventilation in tropical design

Briese Soliel A French Term known as sun breaker.

using native species Sustainable Design Strategies includes green spaces

Transitional space Spaces located between outdoor and indoor environment

Thermal mass The 4 individual factors needed to completely specify a

20 30 deg.C Characteristics of Tropical Climates Temperature average

Climate The most important environmental factor or the first to

Climate -Responsive A type of Building design concept that takes advantage of

insulation, large Tropical architecture is all about achieving thermal comfort

A Which of the following statements is not true? A.

Transitional spaces require total climatic control and

Thermal mass It is a property that enables building material to absorb,

Solar radiation Short wave radiation radiation

Solar Energy A form of light transmitting fenestration forming all or a

Comfort Zone Range under which most people feel comfortable.

powerful computers Computer programs currently being developed to provide

Single loaded corridor Type of corridor that is preferred in academic buildings

Temperate Philippine climate can be generally classified as

Tropics Zone of the earth as described to have an uncomfortable

Vernacular Architecture Tropical Architecture is the outbreak of ___.

Building fabric This design variable refers to the materials and

Solar Energy A method of converting solar energy into direct current

of voltage or electric current upon exposure to sunlight.

Tropical climate It is a local set of atmospheric conditions that differ from

Horizon A vertical distance measurement between a reference

Solar Energy A climatic element and when combined with air

Cross Design buildings with ___ ventilation.

Louver Window blind or shutter with horizontal slats that are

Wind A climatic element which provides natural ventilation and

S.W. Direction of Habagat

Climate Defined a region with certain

particle count and other meterogical elements in a given

Clerestory Vertical windows located on high walls extending up from

Day lighting The illumination of buildings by natural light.

Smart landscape Responsible land use mean adapting ____ system.

I, ii Sustainable Design and tropical architecture is related in

I, ii, iii What items can be considered as a heat sink? I water

Building Fabric This design variable refers to materials and construction;

N.E. Direction of Amihan

4% The maximum solar heat factor for walls in warm humid

Unilateral In tropical design ___ lighting is preferred.