MODULE 1

1. Introduction to Climate-1:

The Climate-built form interaction.

Elements of climate
Measurement and representations of climatic data.
Classifications and Characteristics of tropical climates.
Introduction:

The following built form principles provide guidance for General design
development in the projects that you take up in your studios. The principles
for built form are grouped under five main themes.

Climatic Responsive Design,

Built Form,

External Spaces and Public Realm Interface,

Circulation & Services, and

Designing for Cultural Expression.

Theme 1:
Climatic Responsive Design Climate responsive design considers the impact of
building design on the local micro climate; the effects of wind and rain, sunlight
and shadowing, and reflection and glare. It also highlights opportunities for
designing buildings with greater efficiencies in energy consumption, waste and
water handling, and maximum green space provision.
Theme 2:
External Spaces and Public Realm Interface The treatment of interfaces, between
external spaces of buildings and the public realm, plays a fundamental role in
delivering successful spaces and streets. The range of architectural considerations
for dealing with interfaces will respond to the different combinations of streets,
spaces and buildings found within the Logan Central Master Plan
Theme 3:
Built Form Built form principles outline requirements for the delivery of high
quality and appropriate architecture for Logan Central. The architectural
character of the area should be vibrant and diverse to reflect the areas cultural
richness and aspiration to become the true centre of Logan, through providing
flexible and adaptable buildings for a mix of retail, commercial, community and
residential related activities.
Theme 4:
Circulation and Services Circulation and services principles consider the location
of service lanes and areas, building access points for people and vehicles, as well
as infrastructure including lifts, basement car parks and air conditioning units.
Theme 5:
Designing for Cultural Expression Designing for cultural expression principles can
guide the design of public spaces, building layouts and furniture to ensure they
are culturally diverse and inclusive and provide opportunities for social interaction
and cultural expression.
As air is heated it expands becoming
less dense, and as a result, lighter.
Because it is lighter, it rises upwards
above the cooler air. As it does so, this
air continues to expand. This is
because there is less pressure higher
in the atmosphere, allowing the air
molecules to spread out more.

In order to spread out, these

molecules require energy. As they do
so, they become less agitated and
vibrate slower. As a result, the
temperature of these air molecules
drops, despite the fact that no heat
has been removed from them. This
process is referred to as adiabatic
cooling.
 Climatic Zones in India
India possesses a large variety of climates
ranging from extremely hot desert regions to
high altitude locations with severely cold
conditions similar to northern Europe. Within
India it is possible to define six regions with
distinct climates. The six climates are normally
designated as Hot and Dry, Warm and Humid,
Moderate, Cold and Sunny, Cold and Cloudy
and Composite. The criteria of allocating any
location in India to one of the first five climate
zones are that the defined conditions prevail
for more than six months. In cases where none
of these categories can be identified for six
months or longer, the climatic zone is called
Composite. On this basis, Bansal and Minke,
1988, originally produced the Climatic Zones in
India Map by evaluation of the mean monthly
data from 233 weather stations, and then
delineating the six climatic zones.

http://new-learn.info/packages/clear/thermal/climate/diversity/india/hot_dry.html