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Tropical. Architecture |
Branch of architecture and the study of climate and weather. |
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Tropical Design |
Is the arrangement of building elements and structures to respond to climates in the tropic region. |
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Environment |
Everything that surrounds us that includes living thing and natural forces. |
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Ecodesign |
Also requires the designer to use green materials and assemblies of materials and components. |
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Ecomimetic |
We need to be ____ in our use of materials in the built environment. |
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Basic energy needs of man |
1. Air 2. Water 3. Land/soil 4. Heat |
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Three basic needs of man |
1. Food 2. Shelter 3. Clothing |
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Three main considerations influencing architectural design |
1. People and their needs 2. Climate and it's turnout 3. Materials and the means of building |
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Factors that make up climate in it's impact human beings |
1. Temperate and humidity of the air 2. Rate of air movement and direction of flow 3. Radiation 4. State of health 5. Suitability of the clothing used 6. Psychological implications of effects 7. Environmental conditions |
