Tropical House Design

The climate zone of Far North Queensland is...

• Temperate

• Arid

• Tropical

• Subtropical

The prevail (most common) winds in FNQ are in which direction?

• North

• South East

• South West

• North East

FNQ experiences which seasons?

• Summer

• Autumn

• Wet season

• Dry Season

Site orientation refers to...

• the direction the house sits on the block of land.

• where to find websites on tropical design.

• the direction of the sun.

• the shape of the roof.

Sun shading refers to...

• the shade the house provides to the street.

• roof overhangs, covered outdoor area and trees that shade the house from the sun.

• adding skylights to your design.

• adding shade sails over your house.

Natural ventilation DOES NOT include...

• having large windows and doors

• having vents for hot air to escape

• installing lots of air cons

• doors and windows on two or more walls

THe most sustainable and cooling material is...

• timber

• concrete

• bricks

• metal

The reasons for high pitched roofs in the tropics is...

• heavy rains

• to give somewhere for hot air to go

• uses less materials

• looks cooler

Which of the following countries DO NOT have courtyards in their traditional house design...

• Morocco

• Spain

• Greece

• Finland

Covered outdoor areas are great for

• cooling ventilation

• improving social wellbeing

• protect windows and doors from direct sunlight

• providing outdoor living