Convection energy is transmitted from a space.

Solar gain is influenced by the building insulation

levels and its orientation.

Sound Quality has been recognized as a source of well being

and essential to good health.

It is a method which helps to reduce the building

energy demand for heating and cooling. It aims to

use natural energy resources in order to provide the

comfort in structure.

the amount of

heat energy that is in the air.

a process that ends with the fall of water, in liquid or solid form,

to the earth’s surface. The latter process is known as

evapotranspiration and is part of the water cycle.

It is the force exerted on a given surface due to the weight of the

atmosphere.

Rain is form when humid air cools down to its dew point, and water

droplets or ice attach to small particles of dust, ash, or other

contaminants.

The amount of sunlight the ground receives is

called ____________.

The amount of solar radiation is one of the most determining factors that shall be considered in building design, especially roof design.

refers to the amount of incoming solar energy, or radiation,

that reaches the Earth’s surface. The angle at which the rays from the

sun hit the Earth determines this intensity.

refers to the proportion of the existing amount of

humidity in the air to the maximum amount of acceptable humidity in

terms of percent.

this are smaller climates within the larger climate zone.  It applies to the surfaces of terrestrial and glaciated environments, but it could also pertain to the surfaces of oceans and other bodies of water.

It refers to the form of the landscape-its steepness, shape, and slope aspect. It creates differences in climate across very small distances.

A general term for the plant life of a region or in a specific place. It refers to the ground cover provided by plants and important in local and global energy balances.

It includes a wide variety of human built objects, mainly associated with development, and discarded objects.

Lands that slope 18 percent and up . These areas supports the system below them, or what we call the lowland and coastal ecosystems.

The Maritime climate is influenced by both the land and sea between which the coast forms a boundary. The thermal properties of water are such that the sea maintains a relatively constant day to day temperature compared with the land.

It is the most complex of all microclimates.

Design that works with the environment to

exclude unwanted heat or cold and take advantage

of sun and breezes, therefore avoiding or minimizing

the need for mechanical heating or cooling.

Thermal mass refers to the ability of building materials to absorb,

store and release heat.

Large windows facilitate cross ventilation.

In a tropical climate, windows should

ideally be shaded from direct sunlight all year

round and should open to allow heat gain.

Thermal Concept refers to a persons mental state in terms of whether

are too cold or hot.