Temperature and Bioclamatic Temperature Study:

  The temperature of El Paso, Texas tends have a very open temperature range. The temperatures range from 105 degrees farenheight to 15 degrees farenheight ; this gives the idea that this areas materials can very but must be able to handle all climatic conditions. December and January seem to be the coldest months and July and August seems to be the hottest months of the year. A certain passive conventional heating strategy might help regain the low temperature changes and cross ventilation may help in cooling the facility during the hot seasons. The comfort of the zone is very apparent during the fall and spring seasons, but the comfort within the place is perceived through the comfort level of the individual.

Temperature and Relative Humidity:

  The Humidity of El Paso is very low giving a dry discourse to the environment. The temperature varies from high to low based on the fractions of difference within the setting. The environment varies in different scales giving course to separate identities I the weather level. The climate is very rarely in the comfort zone, but the comfort of the environment depends on the season. Design considerations should include some sort of ventilation or thermal cooling; also since the varience in temperature a certain thermal heating. The effects of the humidity give a common cause to a more comforting humid discourse to influence the lack of humidity.

Sky Cover and Direct and Horizontal Radiation:

 The sky cover of the area is very mild with some major coverage in July and August but as a majority the sky cover is very low. This means that less humidity and air pressure is within the space making it a dry hot climate. The climate is therefore apt to tornadoes and other storms. The mountains of the region should help in determining dew temperature, but the lack of precipitation in the area give the region a dry climatic condition. The Direct and Horizontal radiation indicate that very large high quanity of solar rays with an annual high of around 100 Btu’s/sq. ft. This indicates that covering and shadows are important within the space with a hope for some sort of water element that will alleviate the high radiation levels. Courtyards and deciduous trees as well as some vegitation and water sources are important.

Wind Velocity and Wind Timetable Information:

Wind Direction --Winter--: NorthEast @ 9 miles per hour

Wind Direction –Summer--: Northeast @ 9 miles per hour

  The wind velocity is relatively mild during the summer months ,but during the spring and winter months the wind is rampant and harsh.The annual wind speed is roughly 9 miles per hour. This can be a bad feature of the town since the winters can get cold and the summers can be hot and dry. March is the only month when there is larger amounts of wind. The way the design for that is to definitely ventilate the space and offer a possibility for shadowing and overhangs. There is also reasoning for thermal mass, trombe walls, and water wall to cool the interior. Since the space is not that near a water source and since the resorvoir cools the town a majority of the time with evaporative effects. The best way to cool and heat the space because of lack of wind is by adhering to the wind conditions and to expand cooling conditions through mechanical equipment and other means.

Sun Chart Analysis: (Annual)

  According to the sun chart the days are very hot during the summer and fall months from June to December.the Fall brings some comfortable to cool conditions but a majority of the temperatures remain hot and dry.In the winter months from December to June the Area is prevaliently cold which means the area has a cold winter with prevailing heat in the summer and fall. This means that the summers are hot and the winter are cold. The best way to accommodate for such temperatures are to adhere to overhangs and infiltration as well as ventilation for most of the environment.

Psychometric Stratagy Analysis:

  According to the Pyschometric Stratagy Analysis the best strategies for making the site comfortable is by using great amounts of conventional heating; like mechanical heating and other heating strategies and great amounts Humidification strategies such as trombe walls, water walls, water elements, and  other humidification means. Also internal gain, Natural Ventilation, High massing elements, and Shading Devices seem to be very useful tools in dealing with the climatic conditions of the area.

Overall Conditions:

Since the area is near a reservoir the conditions of the site offer a great variety of cooling means with some instances on a need for heating methods during the winter months. The best way to accommodate comfort for the individuals withing the environment is to use a great amount of humidification means and Conventional Heating which helps in obtaining a proper comfort in the environment. Since there is such a sparatic change in temperatures the best method to obtain comfort is through artificial and natural ventilation means. This means that a majority of the building must adhere to certain standards of comfort within the space.  Shading is a large consideration; Large glass areas may be perceived as inefficient for radiation qualities, but if perceived correctly through galzing, tinting, blinds, and certain covering means. Large glass areas may work. In order for comfort materials may need to be of high mass and other cooling properties.