Chapter 2

In this chapter there will be an analysis of different design strategies for Roma and Kathmandu by using Watsen&LabsMatrix shown under. This matrix gives us two main strategies for winter and for summer, and the decision of strategy is based on the climate. The ambition is to minimize energy needs for heating, cooling and ventilation. On the bottom of the diagram there is shown sources and sinks where sources is heating and sinks is cooling. For example, sky vault radiation makes a surface colder and solar radiation makes a surface warmer.