the greatest environmental threat the world faces today. It is caused by emissions of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide.

the most important climate factor affecting climate designing.

By definition, __________________ refers to the proportion of

the existing amount of humidity in the air to the maximum

amount of acceptable humidity in terms of percent.

It refers to so high or so low rate of meteorological factors.

The __________ climate regions are characterized by a lack of warm summers. Consists of cool summers and very cold winters.

A _____________ climate or dry summer climate is characterized by dry summers and mild, wet winters.

__________________ climates are distinguished by the departure of their characteristics from those of

surrounding lowlands, and the one common basis for this distinction is that of atmospheric rarefaction.

The ______________ climate is characterized by dry

and hot summer and cold and rainy winter.

_______________ climates are those climates where

heat is dominant problem where the greater part of year buildings serve to keep cool for occupants room rather than warm.

characterized by monthly average temperature of 18 °C (64.4 °F) or higher all year round.

there are only 2 seasons in tropical climates which are Hot and Wet seasons.

Building design approach that focuses on heat gain control and heat dissipation in a building in order to improve the indoor thermal comfort with low or no energy consumption.

bringing in outdoor air and

distributing it into a space.

Refers to the moisture content of the atmosphere. Due to

high temperature and the surrounding bodies of water.

The _________ conditions that prevail in a given location or for a long period of time.

Good building __________ must also be looked by architects to minimize direct solar radiation but maximize potential for natural ventilation.

Climatic design is practiced throughout the world and has been shown to produce buildings with high energy costs, reduced maintenance, and superior comfort.

A time series of measurements of sufficient length, consistency, and continuity to determine climate variability and climate change.

has two pronounced seasons: dry from November to April and wet throughout the rest of the year. The western parts of Luzon, Mindoro, Negros and Palawan experience this climate. These areas are shielded by mountain ranges but are open to rains brought in by Habagat and tropical cyclones.