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Recommendations on building features:0 z V1 Z& K8 N9 x
(a) Solar protection of windows and walls;* B- |+ E( r7 k' h* z# i
(b) To consider high and large openings to promote ventilation and indirect lighting;% S6 D @& C$ v) ~2 q; B
(c) To enhance air circulation with high ceiling levels;
3 k6 J) V9 c. _8 Z. e(d) To promote ventilation through the roof and to choose reflective roofs with
3 l( ?8 S" R6 dseparate and insulated ceilings;
6 T6 t/ L! P1 W/ V- w5 k(e) To adopt elevated floors to allow for its cooling and to reinforce ventilation;, t3 ~/ z- Z0 x
(f) To choose lightweight constructions duly insulated;1 q$ u( k$ ~+ C7 j2 V
(g) To strength new urban design solutions which may facilitate natural ventilation
+ B4 ~7 B, y2 u% I" H7 R) e; f" yof the area, considering namely wind corridors: to design both building and( D# ^7 Y3 B( Z$ y+ ], Q1 P
landscaping in order to use in the best way the available cooling winds and, if
) z: m1 |6 I0 Q# unecessary, to deflect them;( ~5 w; y, M( `% A, v0 w) X
(h) To plan the use of shade-producing trees since they filter the sunlight, reduce air
! I( l4 M& q! t, btemperature and reduce glare from bright overcast skies
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