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Passive design does not require mechanical heating or cooling. Buildings that are passively designed take advantage of natural climate to maintain thermal comfort. Incorporating the principles of passive design in building: significantly improves comfort, energy efficient, reduces greenhouse gas emissions from heating, cooling, mechanical ventilation and lighting.

Daylighting in buildings, and especially in workplaces, is desired by most users and a proper use of daylight contributes to occupants' performance and well-being. Furthermore, the effects of light on people's health (effects beyond vision) have been the object of investigation during the last fifteen years. Although daylight is recognized to be the most energy-efficient means to deliver a proper light exposure, many buildings use artificial lighting extensively during the daytime in tropics. Daylighting implies the controlled use of natural light in buildings to achieve the desired visual, thermal, and psychological comforts. 

In groups of 4, students are to choose case study to identify the passive building design strategies. The topic will be heat/shading and daylight/artificial light. Students are encouraged to demonstrate their understanding of climate and climatic condition. The students are required to actively participate, discuss and understand the case study and all the topics in the group.