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Recommendations on building features:" ~2 A. [- M9 Z
(a) Solar protection of windows and walls;" l! m4 \3 m- Z* j# r
(b) To consider high and large openings to promote ventilation and indirect lighting;
# q: q' ^" f) I) Y+ e: K1 [(c) To enhance air circulation with high ceiling levels;! t4 E6 z9 i$ b7 _2 b, u
(d) To promote ventilation through the roof and to choose reflective roofs with, K( @# L( s% e" G( ?( T5 b2 E3 v
separate and insulated ceilings;+ w& \. n7 O# h+ e
(e) To adopt elevated floors to allow for its cooling and to reinforce ventilation;
- _% r9 @1 b; [5 V* c(f) To choose lightweight constructions duly insulated;/ g. c2 h& R6 c7 ?, a
(g) To strength new urban design solutions which may facilitate natural ventilation
* i: f9 p" {2 V- O" A, J, w! O5 Fof the area, considering namely wind corridors: to design both building and: ^, i( x' ^* f8 j6 z; b% P" |, S
landscaping in order to use in the best way the available cooling winds and, if- w. L) L* |2 `) d: W: A
necessary, to deflect them;
! g* X+ X( y5 ^+ w9 P: v1 c(h) To plan the use of shade-producing trees since they filter the sunlight, reduce air
0 j0 S2 u7 V J, D; J9 t$ k8 ?9 Dtemperature and reduce glare from bright overcast skies
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