Tropical design 2

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A building design approach that minimizes heat gain and enhances heat dissipation without energy consumption

Passive Cooling

Which of the following is NOT a passive cooling strategy

Mechanical Refrigeration

How does High Thermal Mass contribute to Passive Cooling

It stores heat during the day and releases it at night, stabilizing indoor temperature

In tropical climates, what is the ideal building orientation to minimize heat gain?

Place service areas on the west and east sides of the building.

What is the main purpose of a Double-Layered Façade in tropical design

To reduce direct heat gain and improve insulation

Which wind patterns dominate the Philippines, affecting natural ventilation strategies

Monsoon (Amihan & Habagat)

What is the advantage of using Low-E (Low Emissivity) Glass in tropical architecture

It reflects infrared radiation, reducing heat gain while allowing visible light

Which of the following passive design methods best utilizes site features to reduce heat gain

Placing the building on a site where trees and terrain provide natural shading

In tropical design, how does evaporative cooling function

It cools the air by water evaporation, absorbing heat in the process

What is the key function of vegetation in tropical green architecture

Reducing carbon emissions and improving air quality

According to the diagrams, what is the primary effect of hills on wind speed

Wind speed increases on the windward side and decreases on the leeward side of a hill.

The diagrams illustrate the formation of what phenomenon in the wake (downwind side) of a hill

Strong drafts and turbulence

What is the primary reason for raising a building off the ground in a tropical climate, as shown in the diagram

To avoid dust and other ground-level pollutants while maximizing wind speed for better ventilation

What is the primary purpose of orienting a building so that the window side faces prevailing breezes

To enhance cross-ventilation and improve indoor comfort

What does the term "windward" refer to in tropical design and green architecture

The direction upwind from a reference point, experiencing positive pressure

How does the Stack Effect (Chimney Effect) contribute to natural ventilation in a building

By creating a draft that pulls in cooler air from below as hot air rises

Which of the following strategies best describes Cross Ventilation

Placing openings (windows and doors) on opposite sides of a room to promote air circulation

What principle does the Venturi Effect rely on to increase airflow inside a building

Reducing the size of inlet openings while enlarging the outlet openings

What is the main factor contributing to discomfort in tropical climates

High humidity and water vapor in the atmosphere

Why must openings in the leeward side of a building be carefully located

To ensure effective cross ventilation throughout the building

How does wind shadow affect a building’s ventilation

It blocks prevailing breezes, leading to areas with stagnant air.

Which strategy best enhances air movement inside a tropical building

Creating multiple openings of varying sizes on different sides of the building

In tropical architecture, how does raising a building off the ground help improve ventilation

It allows air to flow underneath the structure, cooling the space

Which of the following best defines "leeward" in terms of wind direction

The side sheltered from the prevailing wind, experiencing negative pressure

What is the key function of the Stack Effect in passive cooling strategies

It utilizes temperature differences to create natural ventilation

How does the Venturi Effect improve airflow in tropical design

By using a smaller inlet and a larger outlet to accelerate wind movement

What is the primary advantage of cross ventilation in buildings

It improves air circulation by allowing fresh air to enter and stale air to exit through strategically placed openings

Which of the following is the BEST strategy to enhance natural ventilation in a tropical climate

Using operable windows and placing them on opposite walls to facilitate cross ventilation

What is the primary factor that influences wind speed as height increases

Roughness of the ground surface

Which of the following is NOT a function of sun shading devices?

Increasing indoor temperature

Which building orientation is best suited for horizontal sun shading devices

North and South-facing facades

Which building orientation benefits the most from vertical sun shading devices

East and West-facing facades

What is the primary advantage of egg crate shading devices

They provide a combination of horizontal and vertical shading

What is a key benefit of louvered shading devices

They allow controlled daylight entry while reducing direct sun exposure

In tropical design, which of the following strategies is most effective in reducing solar heat gain

Using recessed windows and overhangs

Which of the following sun shading techniques would be most effective for a west-facing office building in a tropical climate

Vertical fins or louvers

what is the best shape of a structure to resist high winds ______ because it allows high winds to go around them

Circle

the rectangle however, is better than ____________ (what shape)

square

For rectangular shapes, the best layout is when the length is not more than _______ the width (optimal for wind resistance in rectangular structures)

If other shapes are desired, what should be strengthened

corners

For groups of buildings to be resilient, is a road type preferred over cluster arrangement

false

This is building design approach that focuses on heat gain control and heat dissipation in a building in order to improve the indoor thermal comfort with low or nil.

regional wind direction

what is the minimum roof pitch angle (in degrees) for wind resistance

35°

Roof eaves can limited to _______

18 - 20 inches

Roofing sheets, even the recommended gauge 24 usually fail at the _______ where the capping can come off. Thus, fixing should be provided at every two (2) corrugations

eaves

What is the minimum depth of screw for corrugated GI sheets

50mm

Are nails preferred over schools to use as fixing for roof

false

Clay tiles are not recommended for salient design because of the lower dead weight they may be unable to resist the uplifting force and does experience heavy damage

False

Enhance the protection of openings (doors and windows) by considering the addition of _______ materials by dumping in the glass panels and reduce their vibration

dampers

A search effect diminish as it travels on shore, this can extend even up to ______ km. This can cause flooding and saturation of soil are the significantly affects the safe bearing capacity of soil

10 km

Best soil for foundation that can carry the weight of house must be ________ otherwise, it can be liquefied in an earthquake or turn into a semi liquid so the structures sink into the ground

well-drained

A cooling system use a building's design and construction to maintain a comfort temperature within a building

passive cooling

which of the following statement is NOT true

transitional spaces required total climatic control and natural ventilation is not sufficient

rate of heat transfer that occurs through a unit thickness of material for a unit area subjected to unit difference in temperature

conduction

the tendency of air or gas in a shaft or other vertical spaces to rise when heated,hitting a draft that throws in cooler air or gas from below

chimney effect

measured by a pyranometer, on an unobstructured horizontal surface and recorded either as the continuously varying irradiance (W/m²), or through an electronic integrator as irradiance over the hour of the day

solar radiation

instrument used for measuring relative humidity

hygrometer

serves as climatic mesh that filters the outside environment to create a proper and hopefully a comfortable indoor environment

building envelope

what is the annual mean temperature of the highest DBT of the year is 37° c and the lowest DBT is 16° c

26.5 degrees celsius

this design variable refers to the size, position and orientation of windows; widow glass materials; external and internal shading device

fenestration

an angle of the position of the sun along the horizon, measure to the east or west of the true south

azimuth

the general climate is influenced by these three factors i. diurnal temperature ii. movement of air masses iii. moisture-bearing clouds iv. topography v. vegetation vi. nature of the environment on local original scale

ii, iv, vi

A phenomenon where the urban temperature is hotter than a rural temperature

urban heat island

range under which most people feel comfortable

comfort zone

wind speed ______ with the increase in height above the ground

increase

any cool mass that is available for the absorption of excess heat, including water bodies, the ground and massive building materials

heat sink

flow of heat through a material by transfer from warmer to cooler molecules in contact with each other

conduction

transfer of heat from one place to another with a flow of molecules from one place to another

convection

which of the following statement is NOT true

relative humidities in tropical regions are very low

wind speed increase rapidly as a percentage opening area in walls increase from 0 to _____%

major thermal design factors to be studied includes the following except one

outdoor conditions

as rough guide, the wind shadow will be _____ times the height of the building including the pitch roof

maximum solar heat factors for walls in warm humid tropics

maximum solar heat factor for roofs in warm humid tropics

the backbone of tropical landscape

large, sprawling plants and trees

the staple plant of tropical landscape

palms

this variety of flowers light up the tropical landscape path

bromeliads

this plant variety also add colors to a tropical garden with its red, green and white striped leaves while it's small fruit create visual interest and make excellent cut flower

pineapple plants

the addition of this tropical garden features creates a soothing and peaceful feeling

tropical water feature

this garden features compliments the swimming pool

cascading waterfall

this water feature can act as a collection point for waterfall or garden pool

ponds

if flowing water feature that often a focal point of a tropical design

fountain

refers to all elements of a garden that are not related to a plant life. it is essential since it provide to framework of your tropical landscape design

hardscape

refers to all elements of a garden that are related to plant life

softscape

someone who has specialized knowledge of tropical plant life

tropical landscape designer

Which of the following are NOT considered as water futures of a tropical garden

beach

which of the following is not NOT identified as Philippine deeply hued tropical flowers

cherry blossom

which of the following is NOT identified as a one of the features of the hardscape

zoning

which of the following is NOT identified as a one of the features of the landscape

patios and decks

which of the following is NOT identified as a one of the features of the softscape

hills

In landscaping, which of the following is not considered a factor in designing

restraint

what does rhythm and reputation to do tropical landscape garden

the design becomes more powerful

landscape design is dominated by what color

green and red

it makes landscape design monotonous

absolute order and unity

this design element refers to the relationship of the plant to the architectural structures, like cottage, benches, grottos and fountain e

scale and proportion

which of the following is a deciduous tree

acacia

which of the following is a shrub

santan

which of the following is a hard scape element

garden seat

which tropical landscape principle deals with how big or how grand the garden will be

scale and proportion

100

what does color do to tropical landscape garden

create a mood

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