Assignment Week #2

For the architectural project you selected last assignment, compile a climate analysis. If you can’t find your precise location, you can choose a location that is at approximately the same latitude and has a similar climate.

Compile the following information:

• A sunpath diagram for your site (you can use the website http://solardat.uoregon.edu/PolarSunChartProgram.html or an appropriate sunpath diagram from Appendix A of Lechner)
• A wind rose diagram
• A qualitative description of the climate
• The annual range of temperature and relative humidity
• The annual wind speeds
• The annual % sunshine
• The annual heating and cooling degree-day
• A bioclimatic chart for your project site (download Climate Consultant 3 from http:// http://www2.aud.ucla.edu/energy-design-tools/ , create one by hand using Part 18 of Sun Wind & Light, or find the appropriate bioclimatic chart from Appendix A of Lechner)

Provide a brief description of the site, including any microclimate effects.

Compile the information into a single document.