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Principles of Building Planning MCQ with answer and solution

In hot and dry climates, how should a building be oriented?

Solution

Concept

Orientation in hot-dry climate

Step-by-step solution

1. Long walls facing north and south reduce solar heat gain.

Explanation

East and west walls receive intense low-angle sun.

Why the other options are wrong

The other options increase heat or ignore orientation.

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Hot dry: long walls N-S.

Correct answer: A) Long walls facing north and south to minimize heat gain

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