Identify the dwelling types given below in relation to their geographic location. What climate prevails in those areas you have mentioned Identify the building material used. What causes the form of these dwelling units to take this particular shape?

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What is a double roof? Explain with a diagram. In which climate is it most suitable?

In terms of roof surface, compare the heat gain of a white painted roof with bright aluminium roof in a house in Ecuador.

Define solar azimuth angle.

What is a Bioclimatic chart

Answer any two of the following questions:

Explain ventilation by stack effect.

Discuss the causes and effects of dampness in buildings.

Explain the term 'Driving Rain Index'.

Draw diagrams to illustrate the following:

Five methods to overcome glare in hot dry regions.

Three methods' to overcome glare in warm humid regions.

Explain the use of Mahoney's table in design.

Define sol-air temperature and solar gain factor.

Explain the building design and layout planning considerations for building in

Warm Humid climate"

Composite climate. and an layout office

Explain the procedure for calculation of thermal transmittance for a composite wall.