Practice - Wind Direction
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary benefit of aligning windows with the prevailing wind direction?
💡 Hint: Think about airflow and fresh air.
What does cross ventilation involve?
💡 Hint: Consider how air moves through a room.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
Why is cross ventilation important in building design?
💡 Hint: Think about how air moves in and out.
True or False: Designing a building without consideration for wind direction can lead to higher energy costs.
💡 Hint: Consider how natural airflow impacts energy use.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a city's predominant wind direction, sketch a floor plan for a residential building that optimizes natural ventilation while considering privacy and aesthetic appeal.
💡 Hint: Think deeply about layout impacts on air movement.
Analyze the energy savings of a building designed with wind turbines and natural ventilation compared to a traditional building without these features. Calculate potential energy costs over a year.
💡 Hint: Use average energy costs and consider seasonal variations.
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