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WorksheetsTropical Design (Part 1)
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
A region with certain temperature,
dryness, wind, light, etc.
Air temperature increases with altitude
False
True
Water reflects most solar radiation that reaches its surface back to the land.
False
True
Clouds warm or cool Earth's atmosphere by absorbing heat emitted from the surface and radiating it to space
False
True
Blowing breeze from sea towards land is called sea breeze
True
False
It is very much Filipino design that has been tailor-made to adapt the climatic and geographic features of the Philippines
Bahay na Bato
Bahay Kubo
Biak na Bato
All of the choices
Select which one is not being considered as a problem in areas with tropical climates
High Humidity Levels
Slow wind velocoties
High temperature level
Stability of the land
Wind speed _____ with the increase in height above the ground
Not affected
Decreases
Deflected
Increases
When humidity is low, the air is damp and clammy
False
True
Serves as climatic mesh that filters the outside environment to create a proper and hopefully a comfortable indoor environment.
Building orientation
Building fenestration
Building materials
Building envelope
Which of these is not a climatic element to be considered in design?
Sunlight
Air temperature
Rainfall
Water level
Human comfort level is standard to all
False
True
The Philippines is a tropical climate thus, its dominant problems are heat and strong winds.
False
True
Highest temperature occurs in the afternoon at 2:00 pm.
True
False
Which is not a design objective in tropical climates?
Maximized ventilization
Having deep wells
Minimal heat gain
Prevent unnecessary increase in humidity levels
A phenomenon where the urban temperature is hotter than rural temperature.
Wind shadow effect
Altitude
Albedo effect
Urban heat island
Clothing does not affect thermal comfort
true
false
Day to day condition of a particular
place.
Stratus, Cumulus, and Cirrus are what element of weather?
Hot and dry climate in the Philippines.
March to May
June to October
November to February
January to April
Rainy climate in the Philippines.
March to May
June to October
November to February
January to April
Cool climate in the Philippines.
March to May
June to October
November to February
January to April
It is an element of a climate when the sun’s heat comes to earth
in conduction, convection, and
radiation.
Water vapor
Condensing
Solar radiation
Humidity
Air temperature is at its lowest just before dawn.
5:00 AM-6:00 AM
4:00 AM-5:00 AM
6:00 AM-7:00 AM
5:00 AM
Air temperature is at its highest temperature occurs just afternoon.
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
12:00 PM
It is an element of a climate when the air acquires heat by the direct radiation from the sun and by its contact with the earth.
Air Temperature
From the Greek word ‘Klima’
referring to the inclination of the sun.
Sun Path
Major climatic regions based on air, temperature, and humidity that is around equatorial region, and has average precipitation.
Tropical Monsoon Climate
Major climatic regions based on air, temperature, and humidity that experience abundant rainfall located near the equator, experience long warm temperature throughout the year.
Tropical Monsoon Climate
Major climatic regions based on air, temperature, and humidity that is distinct dry and wet seasons.
Tropical Wet and Dry Climate
Regions where heat and humidity are
the dominant problems, where the
annual mean temperature is not less
than 20 degrees Celsius.
Tropical Climate
Hail, snow, rain, fog, and sleet are what element of weather?
Jet stream, breeze, gale winds, and is affected by the sun are what element of weather?
Wind chill and heat index is what element of weather?
It is an element of a climate that is a natural form of air movement.
Humidity
Transfer of energy through
space by electromagnetic
waves. Measured by Watts per sq.m.
Condensation of water absorbs
energy to change it from vapor
to liquid form.
Low temperature makes people feel cold, and high temperature makes people feel hot.
Radiant Temperature
Heat gain
Heat loss
Air Temperature
Its radiation to and from an enclosed surface and is measured with globe thermometer.
Mean Radiant Temperature
Heat gain
Heat loss
Air Temperature
Movement of fluids by pumps, fans or other movements caused by external forces.
It helps on the body by increasing heat loss during sweating, enhancing evaporation of sweat; causing cooling.
Relative Humidity
Intrinsic Clothing
Air Velocity
When humidity is low, and air is dry, sweating is more effective for body cooling, and humidity is high and the air is damp and clammy, sweating no longer cools the body effectively.
Relative Humidity
Intrinsic Clothing
Air Velocity
Difference between dry and mean radiant temperature is not less than _____
5 degrees Celsius
6 degrees Celsius
4 degrees Celsius
7 degrees Celsius
Comfort is achieved if globe temperature is between _____
16-28 degrees Celsius
19-25 degrees Celsius
15-20 degrees Celsius
16- 25 degrees Celsius
Movement of the molecules as a
result of the heat energy they
possess (hot air rising)
Natural Convection
Transfer of heat from one place
to another by the flow of
molecules from one place to
another.
The best comfort conditions and is
under such conditions only 50-75%
people feels comfortable.
Warm Temperature
Optimum Thermal Conditions
Thermal Balance
Thermal Comfort
The human body maintains a thermal
balance by controlling heat loss and
gain.
Air Temperature
Intrinsic clothing
Radiant Temperature
Thermal Comfort
Those regions where heat is the dominant problem, where the annual mean temperature is not less than 20 degrees Celsius.
Hot Humid (Tropical)
Hot Arid
Temperate
Cold
Concerned with countries where discomfort is due to heat and humidity which are the dominant problems.
Tropical Design
Green Architecture
Sustainability Design
Tropical Architecture
Is the ratio of the amount of water vapor per unit volume of the air to the amount of water vapor per unit volume of saturated air at the same temperature.
Is the mass of water vapor suspended in a unit volume of the air at a given temperature.
It is an element of a climate that is large scale cloud formation and precipitations result from
adiabatic cooling of large air masses, and are affected greatly by the vertical stability of the air.
Precipitation
Radiation
Clothing is measured in clo units for pair of shorts for men and a cotton dress for women.
2.0 clo
0.5 clo
1.0 clo
0.5 to 1.0 clo
Clothing is measured in clo units for outdoor winter clothing.
2.0 clo
0.5 clo
1.0 clo
0.5 to 1.0 clo
Wind direction of Habagat.
Southeast (SE)
Southwest (SW)
Northwest (NW)
Northeast (NE)
Warm air will try to escape from openings high up in the building envelope.
Cross ventilation
Night ventilation
Natural ventilation
Stack ventilation
Taking into consideration, the building design which does not have any sophisticated mechanical equipment in order to induce comfort conditions in building interiors.
Passive cooling
Active cooling
All of the choices
Cross Ventilation
Which climate condition seeks to control winter, and promote solar gain and storage?
Cold Climate
Temperate Climate
Tropical Climate
Humid Climate
Which of the following are the dominant problems in a tropical problems in a tropical climate region?
I. Heat
II. Humidity
III. Wind
IV. Flood
1 and 2
1 and 4
1 and 3
2 and 4
Roof eaves or overhang can control the amount of sunlight entering the glass window.
Any opening in the external envelope of a building that allows light to pass.
Fenestration
Radiation
Building envelope
Cross ventilation allows air to enter on one side of the building, and leaves on the corner side.
Wind direction of Amihan.
It is a great influence on the climate and weather conditions of the Philippines, A great portion of the rainfall, humidity and cloudiness are due to this.
Flood
Weather
All of the choices
Typhoon
A change of climate can be experienced in a day.
Angle of the sun above the horizon, measured from the horizon.
Solar gain transmitted through the openings of the building envelope.
Radiation
Conduction
Convection
All of the choices
Location point above sea level.
Altitude
Orientation
Latitude
All of the choices
Determines the North to South position.
Latitude
Altitude
Orientation
All of the choices
The Philippines is a tropical climate thus, its dominant problems are heat and strong winds.
True
False
Mountainous areas have higher temperature compared to areas closer to sea.
The form of precipitation in tropical climate region is rain.
True
False
Sandy soil retains more moisture than clayey soil.
True
False
Which is not a factor affecting microclimate.
Soil
Wind
Topography
Water
Which is not a design strategy for cold climate.
Maximize thermal retension
None of the choices
Minimize radiant heat gain
Minimize wind resistance.
The higher the activity, the less heat is produced by the body.
False
True
Clothing is measured in clo units for the range of intrinsic clothing for thermal comfort.
2.0 clo
0.5 clo
1.0 clo
0.5 to 1.0 clo
Clothing is measured in clo units for normal business suit, shirt and underwear.
2.0 clo
0.5 clo
1.0 clo
0.5 to 1.0 clo
Water vapor in the air and has relative humidity is what element of weather?
Which of the climate condition seeks to increase shade, cooling from evaporation, and breeze?
Temperate
Hot Humid
Hot Arid
Cold
Heat gain should be lower than heat loss to achieve thermal balance.
True
False
Sea closer to the equator are colder
false
true
Blowing breeze from land towards the sea during the night is called land breeze.
True
False
Tropical region has high precipitation. Which of the following is not true?
damp soil
abundant vegetation
none of the choices
rare flora and fauna
Climate of the site of the building
Mesoclimate
Macroclimate
None of the choices
Microclimate
Which is not a factor affecting climate?
Continental Effect
Maritime Influence
None of the choices
Which is not a benefit of "Tropical Design"
Provide thermal comfort for people
Provide healthy environment
Reduce energy consumption
Maximize the use of mechanical system
The material cover of the land surface influences the microclimate
True
False
Body loses heat through
Conduction, Deflection, Radiation, Evaporation
Conduction, Convection, Radiation, Transpiration
Conduction, Convection, Absorption, Evaporation
Conduction, Convection, Radiation, Evaporation
Its the most important climatic element in the Philippines.
The higher you go, the colder it gets
True
False
This architecture involves incorporating planning and design solutions into the development to keep the interior temperature cool despite the hot and humid climate
Vernacular Design
Interior Design
Tropical Design
Urban Design
Breathing causes heat gain
False
True
Air movement is the least important factor for building design
False
True
This particular case in mountainous regions, where air will rise up a mountain during the day and fall during the night,
Building structures
Topography
Vegetation
Soil type
Topography impacts temperature and shading of the site
True
False
Which is not a design strategy for hot-humid climates
Minimize wind exposure
Maximize internal air flow
Minimize radiant heat gain
None of the choices
Thermal comfort is achieved between _____
30-90%
20-90%
30-80%
20-80%
Regional climate
Macroclimate
Mesoclimate
Diurnal
Microclimate
