PA practice Exam error #27

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lyfian0924

August 22, 2025 21:24

Hi,

I believe there is a typo in the NCARB PA practice exam. The question #27 explanation said: "Orienting the buildings to the east, west, and south would maximize shading of the courtyard throughout the entire day." But it should be orienting the building to the north will maximize the shading of the courtyard throughout the entire day. 

Please correct it, it's so confusing now. 

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  JCorrington August 26, 2025 15:43

  Hard to say without the question in front of me. But I think in this case "orienting" doesn't mean "facing this way" it means placed on the site relative to the courtyard. So oriented to the east west & south creates shade for a courtyard throughout the day.

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  lyfian0924 August 31, 2025 02:10

  Hi, thanks for the reply! Please find the attached image for the questions. 

  

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  JCorrington September 09, 2025 15:59

  I can see how it would be confusing, however the actual question, which direction should the open end face, is straightforward. The open end would not open itself to wind because the site is warm and dry. Wind doesn't cool when it's dry. That should be your takeaway.

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  Norbanger33 November 03, 2025 01:51

  From what i had read is that Southern winds are warm winds that do not lend themselves to be good sources of cooling. thus the the opeing of courtyard to all directions except South Facing.

   

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