Kerala University 2005-3rd Sem Bachelor of Architecture Climatology - - Question Paper
Third Semester B. Arch Degree exam May / June 2005
Climatology
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THIRD SEMESTER BArch. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY / JUNE 2005
Time: Three Hours Maximum : 100 Marks
Support the answers with heat sketches
1. Write short note on any five of the following.
(a) Radiation at Earth surface.
(b) Air movement.
(c) Subjective variables on thermal comfort.
(d) Comfort scale.
(e) Ventilation.
(f) Solar control.
(g) Surface treatments for composite climates.
(5x5 = 25 marks)
2. a) What are the three main considuations influencing architectural design in the tropics.
Or
b) What are the factors causing deviation of the urban climate from the regional macro climate.
(15 marks)
3. a) Explain the character and location of the monsoon climate in general.
Or
b) Explain the climatic conditions of hot dry desert placcs.
(15 marks)
4. a) What are the thermal design criteria recommended for hot dry climate ?
Or
b) Explain the nature of climate & physiological objectives while designing shelter for tropical upland climates.
(15 marks)
5. a) Explain the four climatic variables that affect the heat dissipation processes of the
human body for various indoor conditions.
Or
b) Explain the comfort zone in detail.
(15 marks)
6. a) Explain ventilation & air movement.
b) Roof of a house has the greatest exposure to seen. Explain how an architect can tackle this problem while designing a dwelling.
(15 marks)
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