climate annex A
Hot and dry climate annex
For desert and dry inland sites: strong sun, very hot days, cooler nights, dust and little rain.
what changes
Six changes for this climate
| Part | What changes |
|---|---|
| Shell | Add a second roof skin or a shade canopy with an air gap, so the sun never lands on the insulated roof. Use a light roof colour. |
| Glass | Keep glass to the studio front only and face it away from the afternoon sun. Fixed shading outside the glass, not blinds alone. |
| Cooling and air | Size cooling for the hottest design day the local engineer gives. Filter the fresh air for dust and seal door edges. |
| Water | Store water in shade. Use low-flow taps. Collect condensate from cooling units for cleaning or plants. |
| Energy | The solar roof gives most here. Size the battery for the evening classes. |
| Ground and outside | Shaded walking routes and a shaded pick-up space. Keep sand from drifting against the base. |
Planning values for teaching and early design. A licensed local engineer and the local authority confirm every real project.
what never changes
The core stays the same
- The module, the element codes and the naming rule.
- The space programme and the seat rules.
- Two exit routes from every floor, guard rails at 1.1 m, and step-free access.
- No supplier or maker names in the model, the drawings or the lists.
- Where a local rule is stricter than ours, the local rule wins.
three checks
Check the model for this climate
- Does the model show the shade canopy as its own coded element?
- Is every west-facing opening shaded?
- Is a dust filter listed for each fresh-air inlet?
your task
Try it
Take the studio satellite and add a shade canopy. Compare the roof area in sun before and after.
Learning material, not a design or safety instruction. Real buildings are designed and signed off by licensed professionals under local rules.