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Recommendations on building features:
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& W7 G) f2 Y' ?0 U) B(b) To consider high and large openings to promote ventilation and indirect lighting;
0 ?* K+ Q9 r. w- M/ k(c) To enhance air circulation with high ceiling levels;
! ?9 E0 D; j0 U4 j# A7 A. C(d) To promote ventilation through the roof and to choose reflective roofs with- [% B7 f3 U( O9 @, a o7 R) i
separate and insulated ceilings;
, _. n: ]# ~/ G1 y2 o( s(e) To adopt elevated floors to allow for its cooling and to reinforce ventilation;$ K$ ?, _: B8 u
(f) To choose lightweight constructions duly insulated;5 t9 R3 V, I) L8 N
(g) To strength new urban design solutions which may facilitate natural ventilation% G. F* S5 _: o+ x. N
of the area, considering namely wind corridors: to design both building and
$ c1 Z }! Q/ u1 z8 W; `, Clandscaping in order to use in the best way the available cooling winds and, if
! |& X2 G$ C( G0 [# inecessary, to deflect them;8 v/ @# p# L* S
(h) To plan the use of shade-producing trees since they filter the sunlight, reduce air; c% `9 x4 h& ~- b) J
temperature and reduce glare from bright overcast skies
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