ENVIRONMENT

• Environment Analysis WIND:

The prevailing winds in Manhattan,

• Strategies for Sun Management Kansas are from the South or

South-East from April to October,

• Strategies for Wind Management especially in the Eastern half

of the state. Although

• Strategies for Snow Management

South winds are frequent;
during the winter, North or
North-West winds prevail.

SUN:
July and August are the sunniest
Winter
months, with recorded averages
Winds
that range from 73% to 82%
of the possible amount. The Solar
altitude on June 21st is 73.140. The
least sunshine of the year occurs in
December and
January, when the averages range
as low as 50% to 60% of possible
amounts. The Solar altitude on
Summer Wind Rose of Manhattan-Kansas
Summer December 21st is 27.110. https://www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/historyclimate/climatemodelled/kansas-city_united-states-of-amer-
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Sunset Sunrise

Summer Solstice
Noon

Winter Winter
Solstice Solstice Winter Solstice
Sunset Sunrise Noon

73
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0

27.11
0
Prevailing
Winds
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ENVIRONMENT
• Environment Analysis
• Strategies for Sun Management
• Strategies for Wind Management
• Strategies for Snow Management
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SHADING DEVICES:

• Horizontal shading devices protect from sun at high angles and opposite to the wall to be
shaded such as North and South sides.
• Vertical shading devices protect from sun at sides of the elevation such as East and West
side.
• A combination of horizontal and vertical shading devices protects from sun in all orienta-
tions.
• For the 14’ high space, the Eave depth should be at least 4’6” for the best shading.

Overhang/ Outrigger Louvers/ Vertical Fin Slanted Egg-crate

Horizontal System Horizontal Vertical
Single Multiple Fin
Blade Blades

Horizontal Shading Devices Vertical Shading Devices Egg-crate Shading Devices

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ENVIRONMENT
• Environment Analysis PREVAILING WINDS:
• The use of windows and open spaces can help maximize the air-circulation inside a par-
• Strategies for Sun Management ticular space.

• Strategies for Wind Management

• Using skeleton structure systems gives the designers the flexibility to control the wind in
and out of the space.

• Strategies for Snow Management WINTER WINDS:

• Evergreen trees combined with a wall, fence, of earth berm can deflect or lift the wind
over.
• Located the enclosed spaces at the North/North-West side can help avoid the Winter
winds.
• Having small horizontal/vertical openings can help control Winter winds.

Windows Open Skeleton Enclosed Vertical Horizontal

spaces Structure Spaces Openings Openings
System
Maximize Prevailing Winds from the South Avoid Winter Winds from the North and North-West

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ENVIRONMENT
• Environment Analysis ROOF TYPE:

• Strategies for Sun Management • Roof pitches of 3:12, 4:12, 5:12, or 6:12 work best for metal buildings in snow country.

• Strategies for Wind Management

• Anything over a 6:12 is recommended as they tents to make massive amounts of snow
slide off the roof.

• Strategies for Snow Management • If do a sloped roof, the roof pitches should be no less than 1:12
• A simple gable roof is strong and sturdy, and sheds snow easily.
• Avoid openings in the roof or just do it with caution and for a reason.
• Using Gutter and Downspouts

MATERIAL:

• Metal roofs are the most durable option, sheds snow with ease and rarely spring a leak.
• Asphalt shingles also stand up well in harsh winters and are less costly to repair
• Other materials should be chosen with care.

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