
Successful Design Strategies for Hot and Dry Climate
Climate has always been a pivotal factor in Architectural design. Thermal comfort, energy-saving schemes, and Eco-friendly principles are required to be kept in mind while building homes to make them most comfortable for the families that reside in them. Variations in weather conditions are beyond our control, thus preparing for changes is mandatory for architects to implement while designing a space. Here are a few successful strategies that can be used during hot and dry climates: Building Design Strategies: Detailing building fenestration design and construction details to promote shading, heat loss, and insulation. Larger building dimensions should face north & south. Double walls with insulation in between are a suitable solution The size of the windows on the east and west sides should be minimized in order to reduce heat gain The flat roof is a good reflector and re-radiates heat efficiently, especially if it consists of a solid, white-painted material. The courtyard is provided with water and plants, it acts as a cooling source. Internal courtyards provide cross ventilation and natural cooling. Inlets are to be provided at lower levels and outlets at a higher level as they serve to vent the hot air. Suitable radiation barriers in