The diagrams below show some principles of house design for cool and for warm climates.

The illustrations indicate the key information to design a house for cool and warm climates.

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, it can be seen that there are some significant differences in the design of houses in different climates in terms of materials, ventilation, and direction. Looking at the details, In a cool climate, the building material should have a capacity for heat storage, so thermal building materials are used in

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area. Another interesting fact is that they are insulated to reduce heat loss.

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, windows are in the direction of the sun and the roofs are high-angled. Looking at the warm climate, it appears that the roofs are made of reflective material and are overhangs to provide shade in days. Another striking thing is that on days, windows are closed and covered,

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at night they are open to help ventilation and remove stored heat.