Grand Hyatt Kuwait Offices
Kuwait
Building Facades
Climate-responsive building façades filter solar radiation, daylight, and fresh air from the exterior as appropriate based on climate/seasonal variations to improve indoor comfort.
Design strategies for different climates include:
Hot Climates:
Passive cooling
Natural ventilation
Shaded walls/windows
Indirect daylighting
Light-colored walls/surfaces
Double glazing
Temperate Climates:
Warm Season: Passive cooling, shaded windows, indirect daylight
Cold Season: Passive solar heating, daylighting
Double glazing
Cold Climates:
Passive solar heating
Daylighting
Double glazing
