Lecture

Efficient Presentation of Climate Context

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This lecture covers the analysis of urban environmental behavior, focusing on the energetic and comfort relationships between the analyzed object and its nearby context. It also delves into climatic data for Geneva, including temperature, solar radiation, and cloud coverage. The presentation includes strategies such as wind rose analysis, carrier diagrams, and psychometric charts to synthesize the information effectively.

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Ontological neighbourhood

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