how we can make buidings in hot climte and safe the building from this hot climate like in south america...how we can isolate the buildings from the heat?....plz i want examples from the world..
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A very interesting idea I see in old style Thai houses. Since a few years, to my joy, I see it in some newly built houses as well.\nThe ridge of the roof has an opening on its whole length of about one foot (30cm). About one foot above that opening a smaller roof is constructed. The ventilation opening and the heat of the roof create a stream of air that evacuates the warm air. If you ever visit the Jim Thompson old style wooden houses you will feel the difference in atmosphere in these houses, compared to the chilled air in the offices in the adjacent "modern" buildings.
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There are some people that aren't designed for cold places and there are also people who can't tolerate hot places. A coat with good insulation and with a hood might help.
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Read a book called Guns, Germs, and Steel or get it on video if you're lazy.  Basically the author of this book explains how geographic and climactic factors favored agriculture in Europe as their society evolved, this gave them a head start towards modern society.  Africa's climate continues to be less favorable for agriculture and industry.  And in many places their social structure remains focused on survival rather than "progress".  Thats not the whole story, but its a big piece of the puzzle.
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I'd love to send you some of our rain to help cool things off.  It's about 70 degrees Farhenheit here on the Atlantic coast of Canada.  We're nowhere near a heat wave.  I'm hoping we'll at least break into the normal summer temperatures.  Without the rain, of course.  But at least we aren't getting hammered like the people on the Eastern seabord of your lovely country.
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It is completely coincidental and has nothing to do with whether the country is developed or not. Unfortunately, when their buildings aren't as well designed as they are in so-called First World nations, there are more deaths due to building collapses, etc, and they may not have the infrastructure in place to assist in rescue and medically treat the injured when these disasters happen.
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I am terribly disappointed with global warming. I read in an article that in 40 years or so, the polar caps will completely melt, and the water from there will flood the whole earth, except midwest America. Then, everybody who wanted to live had to move there. That would be a complete shame. Everybody is using electricty as if it were for granted. We need to preserve our energy, and of course, recycle! We don't want our children (if we have any) to always experience hot weather! We want our children to experience cold weather, like snow! I remember... I used to love and examine the snowflakes. I guess our grandchildren will never experience snowflakes... but, the positive side is, that my science teacher said that after a while, we will start to cool again, and that will become the cooling period (ice age). So, I guess everything will be even a long time later (if we're still alive!).
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Heat? no prob. from nov-march or apr. it is tolerable as in sub 90. during the summer everyone leaves the city since it is 125+ and humid.  although every building vehicle is equiped with a/c.  in fact the gcc spec cars have special ac's that are certified to work in these climates.  most of the time is spent in buildings but it is quite nice in the fall till spring time.  it is about 70 today.  im american and ive been very safe.  just don't wear an "america" t-shirt or you might be discriminated but it is very safe.  especially since 80% of the residents are expats.  you can live in dubai as long as you want if you have a job or 2 or 3 months on a tourist visa. personally i would suggest finding a job before you come unless you have connections. it could be difficult to find a job but not for americans inparticualrly.  good luck!!
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You might want to consider using a double wall, with air in between the inner and outer wall. If I remember correctly, air is a very poor heat conductor. Of course, like someone suggested, vacuum would be better, but that's a bit of a stretch. Air would probably work almost as good. The walls should be made out of thermo-insulants (ebonite, I believe)  and/or high heat capacity materials. Covering the outside of the box in aluminium foil would help, if the heat was generated by a source of light (like the sun), but would useless if the heat came from somehwere else. Likewise, painting the box in black would help the water inside stay warm. Covering the inside of the box  with aluminium is as useless as having knees on a fish. Unless you decide you want a lightbulb in the box, for whatever purpose, I'd say it's a waste of time and materials.
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A7X baby: lets talk Metorology called weather when any storms\nform that brings rain, snow, hail, twisters, the ozone layers\ngets moisture from it. Then some times perubian Rain forest\nas known protected now because we need green earth not\nan global warming at all . Check out this websites\nhttp://yahoo.peruribianrainforest.com or http://yahoo.rainforestnatparks.com
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quite common for new commercial buildings to have some sky or roof gardens these days. It helps to bring down the building temperature and cut air con cost. And provide a place for smokers to get their dose of nicotine\n\nHotels like to have that too, to create the cosy effect.
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You guys are idiots.\n\nAnyone that said internet or anything of the like, obviously works in a cubicle and is alergic to sunshine.  Go outside, get a tan, and play in the woods, you geeks.\n\nFirst to survive in almost any climate you only need a few things. A sharp pocket knife, waterproof matches(not a total nessesity), candle ( for a ready fire source without using all your matches), Compass(duh),Monofilament fishing line (at least 50 yds), and solar-still items such as a plastic sheet (5ft x 5ft), plastic or surgical tubing (5ft) and a plastic cup (collapsible).
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there is no place on earth that there is no danger, in the north you got snow storms, temperate zones like cali and ten and others got either earthquakes or tonadoes. the topics like the caribbean got hurricanes and with hurricanes there is flooding, high speed winds. and lets not forget about volcanoes, tidal waves and the list goes on. no place on earth is safe i would say.
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Okay, again, lots of answers, getting nowhere.\n\nFirst of all let me tell you I am the Chief Meteorologist of a local news/weather forum, just so you know I`m a credible source.\n\n\n--My answer--\nI was at a meteorological science convention with a few of my peers not too long ago.  This was one of the "tests" that came up.\nAs the last post said, it is RELATIVELY rare (only occurring in 6 out of 20 studies)......... but it did happen.  Electricity was successfully transferred from the plumbing system of the test bathroom, to the sensors inside the "man" in the shower.\n\n**Bottom Line**\nStay off the phone, stay off the computer, stay out of the tub........ just sit and enjoy mother nature, as she does her work.\n\n\nTake care...\nWeather_Wise911
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It will be easier to read the chapter where these questions were than reading the answers you get here.\n\nYou are better off putting answers in your own words and asking each question separately than in a list like this.\n\nLateral thinking may be needed too.\n\nConsider : - Gravity makes things go down, heat makes things go up.\n\n** Plate movements cause places to move north / south or up. How would each of these influence climate?\n\nJust read the chapter, talk to your teacher and LISTEN in class.
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Depends on what you mean by types.\n\nDo you mean the type of material used in constuction or the type of activity the building is intended for.\n\nMost large building use a chilled water system where they use chillers to cool water down to about 42 deg F then pump the water throught the building to air handler units which blow air across the coils filled with the water.  This heats the water, but cools the air.  As the air is circulated throughout the area the water is returned to the chiller to be recooled and the process starts all over again.\n\nHowever, an important point is capacity.  That will be determined by both what the intended use of the building is and what sort of material is used.
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i have two great tips:\n\n1. Only go outside when you absolutely have to.\n\n2. Layering your clothing when you go outside helps trap more of your body heat (especially if you're wearing a hat. most of your body heat escapes through your head.)\n\nthat's it.
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Is he stupid?  Please show him this question and all the answers saying he an idiot.  Air conditioners run based on how hot it is inside the building and if you are constantly letting more heat into your building, the air conditioner will keep running.  Not only is that a huge waste of money, but it also doesn't effectively cool the building.