ECS 2 Quiz 1 2025 With Correct Answers
What are local climates influenced by? - correct answer -latitude
o o o o o o o o o
-time of day
o o
-season
What are micro-climates influenced by? - correct answer -elevation
o o o o o o o o
-adjacency to water o o
-vegetation
-wind
-rural vs. urban
o o
What are the four types of climates in design? - correct answer -cold
o o o o o o o o o o o o
-temperate
-hot and humid
o o
-hot and dry
o o
Characteristics for cold design - correct answer -compact
o o o o o o o
-closed
, Characteristics for temperate design - correct answer -compact o o o o o o o
-can be more expansive
o o o
-larger windows on north face and shade on the south face
o o o o o o o o o o
-minimize east-west exposure o o
-cross ventilation
o
Characteristics for hot and humid design - correct answer -expansive o o o o o o o o o
-shaded
-ventilated
-higher elevation o
-porches
-higher ceilings o
Characteristics for hot and dry design - correct answer -compact o o o o o o o o o
-closed
-flat roof, small windows
o o o
-thick masonry for thermal lag
o o o o
-natural heating and cooling o o o
Characteristics for traditional design - correct answer n-natural light o o o o o o o o
-natural ventilation o
-humidity control minimal o o
-uneven light control o o
Characteristics for contemporary design - correct answer -cooler filtered air
o o o o o o o o o
-even light distribution
o o
-consistent temperature o
-noise reduction from streets
o o o
What are local climates influenced by? - correct answer -latitude
o o o o o o o o o
-time of day
o o
-season
What are micro-climates influenced by? - correct answer -elevation
o o o o o o o o
-adjacency to water o o
-vegetation
-wind
-rural vs. urban
o o
What are the four types of climates in design? - correct answer -cold
o o o o o o o o o o o o
-temperate
-hot and humid
o o
-hot and dry
o o
Characteristics for cold design - correct answer -compact
o o o o o o o
-closed
, Characteristics for temperate design - correct answer -compact o o o o o o o
-can be more expansive
o o o
-larger windows on north face and shade on the south face
o o o o o o o o o o
-minimize east-west exposure o o
-cross ventilation
o
Characteristics for hot and humid design - correct answer -expansive o o o o o o o o o
-shaded
-ventilated
-higher elevation o
-porches
-higher ceilings o
Characteristics for hot and dry design - correct answer -compact o o o o o o o o o
-closed
-flat roof, small windows
o o o
-thick masonry for thermal lag
o o o o
-natural heating and cooling o o o
Characteristics for traditional design - correct answer n-natural light o o o o o o o o
-natural ventilation o
-humidity control minimal o o
-uneven light control o o
Characteristics for contemporary design - correct answer -cooler filtered air
o o o o o o o o o
-even light distribution
o o
-consistent temperature o
-noise reduction from streets
o o o
