Environmental considerations

1. Environmental Considerations
in Architectural Design
Tyrone R. Lopez (Theory of Architecture 2)
Arch./EnP. Sylvester D. Seño
(College of Architecture - Adamson
University)

2. Environmental Conditions
+
Architectural Solutions in
Response to the Prevailing
Environmental Condition

3. Intense radiation from the sun
Larger dimensions and
windows should face
North and South and
heat separated areas
must be isolated and
separately ventilated

4. Uncomfortably hot and sticky conditions
Layout and form of houses must be
separated and scattered with free spaces
between them to utilise air flow; ventilate
roof spaces

5. Hurricane velocity winds at hurricane
periods
Height of the
walls must be
kept down and
pitched roof with
wide overhang

6. Heavy rainfall
Elevate house to
prevent floods to
enter and also the to
permit airflow
beneath floors.

7. Flies and dust storms are nuisance
Compact planning
for groups of
buildings and
outdoor areas must
be enclosed, inward
looking, contained
by plants and be
cooled by water