COLD CLIMATIC

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 ABOUT CLIMATE
1. State such as J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand,
Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim & northern parts of UP have
cold and cloudy climate.
2. These are generally highland regions having
abundant vegetation in summer.
3. In summer, the maximum ambient temperatures is in
the range of 20 – 30 o C during the day and 17 – 27 o C
at night, making summers quite pleasant
4. In winter, the values range between 4 and 8 o C
during the day and -3 to 4 o C at night, making it quite
chilly.
SHIMLA TEMPERATURE CHART
SNOW CHART
WIND SPEED
AVERAGE CLOUD AND HUMIDITY
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11 jan. 3:30
11 June 6:30 am
11 June 4:30 pm
DESIGN RECOMMENDATION

1- Landform - In cold climates, heat gain is desirable. Hence,

buildings should be located on the south slope of a hill or
mountain for better access to solar radiation.
2- Open spaces and built form - Buildings in cold climates
should be clustered together to minimize exposure to cold
winds .Open spaces must be such that they allow maximum
south sun. They should be treated with a hard and reflective
surface so that they reflect solar radiation onto each other.
3- Street width and orientation - The street orientation should
be eastwest to allow for maximum south sun to enter the
building. The street should be wide enough to ensure that the
buildings on one side do not shade those on the other side.
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