climate annex C
Temperate climate annex
For mild sites with warm summers, cool winters and rain through the year.
what changes
Six changes for this climate
| Part | What changes |
|---|---|
| Shell | Insulate roof, walls and floor evenly and close the gaps at joints, so the room is not draughty. |
| Glass | Use more glass on the sunny side for winter warmth, with shading for summer. Openable windows for spring and autumn. |
| Cooling and air | Reversible units that heat and cool. Use outside air on mild days before switching the units on. |
| Water | Protect outside pipes from the odd frost. Standard gutters and drains. |
| Energy | Solar roof gives a steady share. A meter per floor shows when heating runs in an empty room. |
| Ground and outside | Paths that drain well and stay non-slip when wet. Covered bicycle parking. |
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
- Are joints between modules shown as sealed in the model?
- Does each room list both heating and cooling?
- Are openable windows marked on the sunny and the shaded side?
your task
Try it
Take the satellite pair and decide which side gets the glass wall. Give your reason in two lines.
Learning material, not a design or safety instruction. Real buildings are designed and signed off by licensed professionals under local rules.