University of Sheffield

School of Architecture
ARC6770
Climate Sensitive Design

Session Content
Climate Sensitive Design
Passive Solar Design
Design for Warm and Cold Climates

Dr Adrian Pitts

Climate Sensitive Design

Design for different scales
Macro-climate
Meso-climate
Micro-climate
Building

History and Tradition in

Climate Sensitive Design
A range of options is shown from around
Europe

Macro-Climate
Take account of general climate and weather
patterns for the region
Climate zone
Solar radiation levels
Temperatures
Winds
Rain/precipitation/humidity

Meso-Climate
Topography
Vegetation
Surrounding area and buildings

Climate and Site Development

Site Planning to Enhance

Daylight and Solar Access

Micro-Climate
Adjacent buildings
Trees/windbreaks
Local site layout and design

Methods of Enhancing
Microclimate in the Space
Around Buildings

Natural Ventilation and

Infiltration in
Non-Domestic Buildings

Microclimate and Bioclimatic

Architecture

Climate and Site Assessment

Techniques and Design Aids

Design Features