MIDTERM EXAMINATION IN AR 272: TROPICAL DESIGN

NAME: _______________________________________________________________
CLASS CODE( E.G. 2Z_01):__________________________________________ ____________________3. It refers to the heat increase of a
DATE OF EXAMINATION:____________________________________________ structure (or object) in a space that results from absorbed solar
radiation.
I. IDENTIFICATION: READ EACH STATEMENT CAREFULLY.
IDENTIFY THE CORRECT ANSWER FROM THE WORD BANK
BELOW AND WRITE YOUR ANSWER IN THE SPACES ____________________4. It is the radiant energy emitted by the sun
PROVIDED BEFORE EACH NUMBER IN CAPITAL LETTERS. 1 from a nuclear fusion reaction that creates electromagnetic
POINT EACH. energy.

____________________5. The most effective sun-shading device for

Tropical Solar Thermal northern or southern exposure.
Architecture Heat Gain (SHG) Lag
____________________6. A value that is used to measure how well a
specific type of insulation can resist heat flow. The higher the
value, the better the insulation and the more energy you will
Wing Thermal save.
Climate
Walls Mass
____________________7. It is a general principle of fluid dynamics –
the faster the air moves, the lower its pressure. It uses wind
speed differences to move air and multiplies the effectiveness
98% Humidity 90% of wind ventilation.

____________________8. It is the condition of the atmosphere at a

particular location over a long period of time.
Solar
Bernoulli’s
Radiation or Weather ____________________9. A concept in passive ventilation
Effect
Sunlight techniques, wherein it uses solar chimneys and atriums to use
direct sunlight to warm air in the building.

____________________10. It is the rate at which a material releases

Koppen Climate stored heat.
Atmospheric
Amihan Classification
Humidity
System ____________________11. The most effective sun-shading device
for eastern or western exposure.

____________________12. It is the condition of the atmosphere at a

Vertical Thermo-Syphon particular location over a short period of time.
U-Value
Sun Shading Effect
____________________13. The condition of mind that expresses
satisfaction with the thermal environment.

Thermal Tropical Venturi ____________________14. It is how the temperature actually feels

Comfort Design Effect outside.

____________________15. IT IS THE PROPERTY OR THE ABILITY OF

A MATERIAL TO ABSORB, STORE, AND RELEASE HEAT.
Precipitation 95% Habagat
____________________16. IT IS THE CATEGORIZATION OF WORLD
CLIMATE ZONES THROUGH LOCAL VEGETATION.

Horizontal Realfeel
R-Value ____________________17. WARM MOIST WINDS FROM THE
Sun Shading Temperature
SOUTHWEST CAUSING RAINS OVER THE WESTERN PORTION
OF THE COUNTRY FROM MAY TO SEPTEMBER. IT IS ALSO
KNOWN AS THE SOUTHWEST MONSOON.

____________________1. It is a strategic arrangement of elements ____________________18.What is the airflow percentage of jalousie

in buildings and structures to respond to specific conditions windows?
of weather, sun, and climate prevalent in the tropic region. Its
main goal is to achieve thermal comfort using passive design
solutions. ____________________19. It is a form of water from the
atmosphere.
____________________2. A concept in passive ventilation
techniques, wherein it projects outward next to a window, ____________________20. It is the amount of water vapor carried in
and it is effective on sites with low outdoor air velocity and the air. It can be measured as vapor measure, mixing ratio, or
variable wind directions. specific humidity.
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II. FIGURE IDENTIFICATION: IDENTIFY THE FOLLOWING

FIGURES/CONCEPTS/DESIGNS BASE ON HOW THEY ARE
DESCRIBED AND EXPLAINED FROM THE LECTURES AND
MATERIALS. WRITE YOUR ANSWER BELOW EACH ITEM IN ALL
CAPITAL LETTERS. 1 POINT EACH.

21. ______________________________________________________
25. ______________________________________________________

22. ______________________________________________________

26. ______________________________________________________

23. ______________________________________________________

24. ______________________________________________________ 27. ______________________________________________________

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II. FIGURE IDENTIFICATION (CONTINUATION): IDENTIFY THE FOLLOWING FIGURES/CONCEPTS/DESIGNS BASE ON HOW THEY
ARE DESCRIBED AND EXPLAINED FROM THE LECTURES AND MATERIALS. WRITE YOUR ANSWER BELOW EACH ITEM OR ON THE
LINE PROVIDED IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS. 1 POINT EACH.

28. ________________________________ 29. _________________________________

30. ________________________________

31. ________________________________
33. ________________________________
32. ________________________________

34. ______________________________________________________ 35. ______________________________________________________

"I am always searching for more light and space. "

This dictum belongs to whom?

________________________________________________________________________________________
(answer on the blank above_bonus points)
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III. ENUMERATION: WRITE YOUR ANSWER IN THE SPACE Five Climatic Zones according to Koppen Climate
PROVIDED BELOW IN CAPITAL LETTERS.
Classification System
48. ______________________________
Give at least Four Principles of Passive Design
49. ______________________________
36. ______________________________
50. ______________________________
37. ______________________________
51. ______________________________
38. ______________________________
52. ______________________________
39. ______________________________

Philippine Wind System

53. ______________________________
·Climatic Design Variables in Architectural
54. ______________________________
Expression
55. ______________________________
40. ______________________________
41. ______________________________
Give The Four Categories of space programming
42. ______________________________
that you can employ in organizing spaces that we
43. ______________________________
discussed during the zoom meeting.
56. ______________________________
Give the following Insulation name based on their
57. ______________________________
specific R-values
58. ______________________________
44. (7.2)______________________________
59. ______________________________
45. (3.14) ____________________________
46. (6.25) ____________________________
47. (3.13)_____________________________

IV. ESSAY: (11 POINTS)

60-70.
BASED FROM YOUR RESEARCH WORK IN TASK 1, HOW CAN YOU ESTABLISH THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE IMPORTANCE OF
CLIMATIC DESIGN AND THE UTILIZATION OF PASSIVE DESIGN STRATEGIES WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF TROPICAL DESIGN IN
ARCHITECTURE? (EXPLAIN THIS IN YOUR OWN WORDS, IN PARAGRAPH FORM)

"Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness. "

This dictum belongs to whom?

________________________________________________________________________________________
(answer on the blank above_bonus points)

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