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Recommendations on building features:
# I. V8 V0 I; b/ E! n(a) Solar protection of windows and walls;2 {) U2 A( p0 S& u; y
(b) To consider high and large openings to promote ventilation and indirect lighting;
& t2 H( e3 V, H7 l(c) To enhance air circulation with high ceiling levels;
/ s- J$ `) d2 z; L1 e' P/ ~* c1 |(d) To promote ventilation through the roof and to choose reflective roofs with }1 D9 b5 m' A- }7 f0 K
separate and insulated ceilings;) d6 D: c5 w& g
(e) To adopt elevated floors to allow for its cooling and to reinforce ventilation;
$ P" Q! u6 `/ T( I+ L(f) To choose lightweight constructions duly insulated;
% T6 ]' h0 ], N$ e(g) To strength new urban design solutions which may facilitate natural ventilation/ X6 q, s! H! ?- C+ }, s
of the area, considering namely wind corridors: to design both building and! ?- R) F e8 r! w/ s9 j$ d9 B
landscaping in order to use in the best way the available cooling winds and, if
9 D7 f1 q; S, F# D( R* N) Wnecessary, to deflect them;
+ G9 c: h: Y' w0 b; m+ g) ?(h) To plan the use of shade-producing trees since they filter the sunlight, reduce air
! x4 `1 O D* k$ Utemperature and reduce glare from bright overcast skies
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