Climate+Data+&+Information

Chase Stanley 0792 This spreadsheet predicts the building's balance point temperature. Which is when the building needs neither heating nor cooling, and the internal gains equal the external losses. This means the building would be in thermal equilibrium if the outside temperature where 52.5 degrees.

This psychometric chart above illustrates how the six design strategies selected could create a structure in Houston, TX that is 97% comfortable. This information will be used in creating a passive thermal scheme of natural ventilation cooling on a portion of the building, but NOT the galleries because the art should be protected.



This sun chart above displays in a visual way when shading is needed, and when direct sun is needed. Because the building has an 8-story building directly to the South with a zero-lot-line, my structure will be protected from the most intense heat. This would be considered an advantage in the hottest months of the summer, but a disadvantage in the winter months because we can not gain as much heat when it is wanted.



This 3D chart of dry bulb temperature tells us that in the months of June, July, and August we need shade all day long!!! Also, we will have to use a mechanical system to remove heat because this time of the year in Houston the heat is too intense to cope with. The Purple in these 2 images outlines the site of a proposed 8-story building that will also cast a shadow on my building site which is outlined in red.