Poole House, Queensland Flashcards
1
Q
Problems with Australian climate
A
Sunlight intensity dangerous all year round
2
Q
How does house define an intermediate level of enclosure?
A
Exploitation of broken light and shadow
Halfway territory
House camouflaged rather than revealed by light
3
Q
Why is roof unusual?
A
Mediator of glare instead of source of shadow
4
Q
Why were British houses unsuitable to Australian climate?
A
Harsher light than in Britain
5
Q
How does house work with climate?
A
Captures light and cool breezes. Creates comfortable microclimate
6
Q
What is climate?
A
Hot humid
7
Q
What orchestrated fluid relationships between interior and exterio?
A
Can see sky from every room
8
Q
In sunshine for what percentage of daylight hours?
A
62%
