rule of thumb 1 – temperature control
- use elongated or segmented floor plans
- isolate heat generating functions
- shade outdoor living areas
- let the heat escape at the highest part of the roof
- capitalise on cool night-time temperatures
rule of thumb 2 – sun control
- reduce radiation of heat into covered or enclosed spaces
- control the entry of direct sun
- exclude summer sun
- welcome warm sunshine in the cooler period of the year
rule of thumb 3 – air movement and humidity
- air movement is essential
- provide cooling paths for breezes by keeping external surfaces shaded or use grass instead of hard materials
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