8 Sections
25 Lessons
4 Hours
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Introduction to Passive Design
3
1.1
What is Passive Design?
1.2
Why Buildings Overheat
1.3
Principles of Thermal Comfort
Climate Understanding
3
2.1
Reading Climate Data for Design
2.2
Hot-Dry vs Warm-Humid Strategies
2.3
Sun Path and Seasonal Movement
Site Planning & Orientation
3
3.1
Building Orientation for Cooling
3.2
Using Landscape for Microclimate Control
3.3
Wind Direction and Site Analysis
Natural Ventilation Strategies
3
4.1
Cross Ventilation Fundamentals
4.2
Stack Effect and Air Movement
4.3
Designing Effective Openings
Building Envelope Design
3
5.1
Wall Systems for Heat Reduction
5.2
Roof Design Without Heat Gain
5.3
Thermal Mass and Insulation Basics
Daylighting & Shading
3
6.1
Designing with Natural Light
6.2
Shading Devices and Sun Control
6.3
Window Placement for Comfort
Materials & Sustainable Choices
3
7.1
Low-Heat Building Materials
7.2
Vernacular Lessons from Traditional Architecture
7.3
Cool Roofs and Reflective Surfaces
Passive Design Applications
4
8.1
Passive Design for Homes
8.2
Passive Design for Urban Buildings
8.3
Case Studies of Low-Energy Buildings
8.4
Final Passive Design Workflow & Project Exercise
Passive Design: Build Without AC
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