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2.4 Climate
Average daily temperatures range from -12 degrees Celsius in the winter
to 23 degrees Celsius in the summer, and discourage outdoor activity
and circulation for much of the year. Design strategies should retain
heat, protect from cold winds, and capture sun during the winter, and
mitigate high temperatures during the summer. The latitude and low
angle of the sun create strong shadows nine months out of the year.
Areas with good solar exposure tend to be more accessible during the
afternoon than in the morning, and include such areas as the Taylor
Family quad and the gathering space south of the Engineering Complex.
Arctic winds blow from the northwest to the southeast and create harsh
conditions across the campus. Large buildings tend to block the wind
and create sheltered areas, while expansive open spaces are sometimes
left exposed. The outdoor areas between Science B and
MacEwan Hall, and between Murray Fraser Hall and the Professional
Faculties Building receive more intense winds, while the corridors
between the Taylor Family quad and the MacKimmie Library Block
experience less intense winds.
These conditions suggest that the most comfortable outdoor spaces on
campus are found on the southern facades of buildings that are
protected from wind and receive ample sunlight.
It was found that the MacKimmie façades located on the eastern
orientation have the greatest potential for contributing to energy savings.
Sun Study
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MacKimmie Tower and Block I Repurposing and Renewal
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