Passive Design in Hot Humid Climates - IBD
Passive Design in Hot Humid Climates - IBD
Passive Design in Hot Humid Climates - IBD
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<strong>Passive</strong> <strong>Design</strong><br />
• Susta<strong>in</strong>able design approach<br />
• <strong>Passive</strong> design is design that does not require mechanical<br />
heat<strong>in</strong>g or cool<strong>in</strong>g. It is about mak<strong>in</strong>g the most of local<br />
conditions to make your home comfortable, affordable and<br />
susta<strong>in</strong>able.<br />
• <strong>Passive</strong> design means design<strong>in</strong>g your home for your climate. In<br />
tropical areas, lightweight materials, shade and ventilation help<br />
keep your home cool.<br />
• MS1525:2007 Clause 4.1<br />
• <strong>Design</strong><strong>in</strong>g with<strong>in</strong> contextual climate and site are the first steps <strong>in</strong> the<br />
reduction of energy consumption, that will result <strong>in</strong> operational cost sav<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />
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