Programming & Analysis (PA) 4 | Site Analysis questions and Answers
What 3 things should be analyzed as a project moves into schematic design? ** Answ** 1.
Solar orientation
2.desng strategies for climatic regions
3. Alternative energy systems
What 3 aspect of site planning does solar orientation influence? ** Answ** 1. Solar heat gain
and heat loss
2. Location of outdoor spaces and activities
3. The location of building entries
Where are window overhangs used? ** Answ** Shade windows in the summer
Where are vertical sun baffles more effective than overhangs? ** Answ** East and west
facades
Are interior or exterior louvres more effective? ** Answ** Exterior louvres
Why are exterior louvres more effective than interior louvres? ** Answ** Exterior louvres
block the sun before it has entered the building
What natural element is also an effective shading strategy in colder climates? ** Answ**
Deciduous trees
In cold climates, where are entries best located? ** Answ** South side of the building
True/ False: wind mitigation is typically first addressed in the SD phase ** Answ** True (I
think)
What are the 4 broad climatic regions in the United States ** Answ** 1. Cool
, 2. Temperate
3. Hot-Humid
4. Hot-Arid
In cold climates we must minimize what 3 things? ** Answ** 1. Exposed surface area
2. Northern exposure
3. Door and window openings on the north side of the a building
True/ False: colder climates should have air locks ** Answ** True
True/ False: Colder climates do not need to block wind ** Answ** False: landscaping and
building design should block winter wind
True/ False: Passive solar heating is necessary for colder climates ** Answ** False: Passive
solar heating is usually not appropriate, and mechanical heating and active solar heating are
needed.
In Temperate Climate zones, Northern exposure should be ____ , winter winds should be ______
, and southern exposure should be _____ . ** Answ** In Temperate climates zones,
Northern exposure should be MAXIMIZED, winter winds should be BLOCKED, and southern
exposure should be MAXIMIZED.
In Temperate climate zones what can mitigate the effect of daytime heating? ** Answ** 1.
Nighttime ventilation / night flushing
2. Active solar heating
3. Passive solar heating
What 9 design strategies are used in cold climates? ** Answ** 1. Compact forms with
smallest surface area possible relative to the volume
2. Large windows facing south, small windows facing east and west, and minimal or no windows
facing north
What 3 things should be analyzed as a project moves into schematic design? ** Answ** 1.
Solar orientation
2.desng strategies for climatic regions
3. Alternative energy systems
What 3 aspect of site planning does solar orientation influence? ** Answ** 1. Solar heat gain
and heat loss
2. Location of outdoor spaces and activities
3. The location of building entries
Where are window overhangs used? ** Answ** Shade windows in the summer
Where are vertical sun baffles more effective than overhangs? ** Answ** East and west
facades
Are interior or exterior louvres more effective? ** Answ** Exterior louvres
Why are exterior louvres more effective than interior louvres? ** Answ** Exterior louvres
block the sun before it has entered the building
What natural element is also an effective shading strategy in colder climates? ** Answ**
Deciduous trees
In cold climates, where are entries best located? ** Answ** South side of the building
True/ False: wind mitigation is typically first addressed in the SD phase ** Answ** True (I
think)
What are the 4 broad climatic regions in the United States ** Answ** 1. Cool
, 2. Temperate
3. Hot-Humid
4. Hot-Arid
In cold climates we must minimize what 3 things? ** Answ** 1. Exposed surface area
2. Northern exposure
3. Door and window openings on the north side of the a building
True/ False: colder climates should have air locks ** Answ** True
True/ False: Colder climates do not need to block wind ** Answ** False: landscaping and
building design should block winter wind
True/ False: Passive solar heating is necessary for colder climates ** Answ** False: Passive
solar heating is usually not appropriate, and mechanical heating and active solar heating are
needed.
In Temperate Climate zones, Northern exposure should be ____ , winter winds should be ______
, and southern exposure should be _____ . ** Answ** In Temperate climates zones,
Northern exposure should be MAXIMIZED, winter winds should be BLOCKED, and southern
exposure should be MAXIMIZED.
In Temperate climate zones what can mitigate the effect of daytime heating? ** Answ** 1.
Nighttime ventilation / night flushing
2. Active solar heating
3. Passive solar heating
What 9 design strategies are used in cold climates? ** Answ** 1. Compact forms with
smallest surface area possible relative to the volume
2. Large windows facing south, small windows facing east and west, and minimal or no windows
facing north
