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Passive Design in Hot Humid Climates - IBD

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Envelope <strong>Design</strong> Pr<strong>in</strong>ciples<br />

Build<strong>in</strong>g envelope’ is a term used to describe<br />

the roof, walls, w<strong>in</strong>dows, floors and <strong>in</strong>ternal<br />

walls of a home. Its performance <strong>in</strong> modify<strong>in</strong>g<br />

or filter<strong>in</strong>g climatic extremes is greatly improved<br />

by passive design.<br />

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