I.P.

Gas Turbine Power Station

DELHI
1985-86+ 1995-96

Microclimate and orientation

 What is micro climate
Micro climate is a local atmospheric zone where the
climate differs from the surrounding area.
The term may refer to areas as small as a few square
feets( eg a garden bed)or as large as
 Though climatology may appear to be a new science, the architect has been a
climatologist far longer than he may realize, because the architect throughout
the ages has been exercising control over climate through orientation, site and
town planning and devices, such as, brise-soleil, tree planting, wind breaks, etc.
Sun path and shading
devices
Building mass and
orientation
Solar architecture
Ventilation
Energy saving
techniques