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Of climate-conscious structures in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Once the results for each of the structures was analyzed and compared, a set ofĭesign guidelines were produced, based on the individual results, to aid in the design Ventilation of these residences were analyzed with the aid of Ecotect and Fluent. The natural lighting conditions, thermal properties and natural
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Toīetter understand the behavior of structures on the Island, three houses from threeĪrchitectural periods were selected: Spanish Colonial, Turn-of-the-Century, and Although it also benefits of cool breezes from theĪtlantic Ocean, most of the structures are not designed considering the climate. It enjoys a stable climate with an average climate ofĢ7C (80F) throughout the year. ! The island of Puerto Rico is located in the Caribbean at 1815"N and 6630"W Haeussler and Orraca families for providing access to their homes. The Colegio de Arquitectos y Arquitectos Paisajistas de Puerto Rico and the Jorge Rigau, FAIA for providing guidance and historic background information.
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Mohamed B Gadi for supervising and providing advice on theĭevelopment of this dissertation. Climate Response for the TropicsThree houses as guidelines for contemporary design in San Juan, Puerto RicoĪ dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the regulations for the Degree of MSc Renewable Energy and Architecture in the University of Nottingham, 2009