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{{Infobox Canada Regional Road
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                   can include the 10 Loop and 422 shields.
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 | to            = Terminus specified by dir2
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 | parent_route  = If the route is a banner, this is its parent (e.g. for 120 Loop, put "120" here).
 | has_banner    = Put something here if this route has banner routes (or is itself a banner)
 | has_alternate = Put something here if one of the banners is an "Alt" route
 | has_business  = See above
 | has_bypass    = See above
 | has_connector = See above
 | has_loop      = See above
 | has_spur      = See above
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Shock tactics

Thanks dude, wrote it fast while I was very tired. Shameful mistakes. Will be happy if you'll help me expand this article. Nik Sage • Talk 01:44, 22 January 2007 (UTC)

Dog-trot house

(Work in progress) The following case study is an investigation of an architectural response to regional conditions. The study focuses on the vernacular typology of the southeast represented by the dog trot house. Developing in response to its environment, the dog trot house is successful in providing cool shaded space in the southeastÕs hot, humid climate. This is accomplished primarily through its successful passive ventilation strategy. This study attempts to identify, understand and test the characteristics of the passive ventilation system using simple means that could be available to anyone. The tests were conducted using the dog trot house located in French Camp, Mississippi as an example of this building type. Tests were carried out on the actual building as well as a scaled physical model. The results of the study show the geometric disposition and orientation of the dog trot house to be extremely successful in creating passive ventilation. It is for this reason that we feel the dog trot house should be considered an important prototype for designers concerned with energy efficiency. abstract Aaron Gentry and Sze Min Lam School of Architecture Mississippi State University dog trot: a vernacular response 2 introduction Located throughout the southeast, the dog trot house represents an important example of vernacular architecture. The traditional dog trot house is characterized by two log houses with a central connecting passage way, a porch at either side, and a chimney at either end (see diagram in appendix). These characteristics developed over time as Robert M. Ford describes in Mississippi Houses: Yesterday Toward Tomorrow. ÒA one room cabin would suffice during the first year or two and then the settler would need to build more space. Since it is exceptionally difficult to join log houses together, the next pen was detached, but with a roof built to connect the two log pens, thus forming the Ôdog trotÕ Ò. The connecting passageway was discovered to be particularly comfortable in providing shade and ventilation. When oriented to the south, the dog trot house maximizes its potential in taking advantage of the prevailing southerly winds. Wide overhangs and porches at either end provide shade to the interior and allow windows to remain open during frequent summer rains. Additionally, the fireplace would be used for both heating and cooking. For this reason, chimneys can typically be found in each cabin to provide heat during the winter. However, when fire was necessary during the summer for cooking it was important that the fireplace be positioned with maximum external surface area to radiate heat away from the interior spaces. These factors represent a few of the strategies employed by settlers in response to the southeastÕs hot, humid climate. Recognizing its successes, the building type was repeated in various representations long after log construction became replaced by frame and weatherboarding. However, with the development of modern air conditioning, the central breezeway was lost in subsequent formal developments. The modern version of the dog trot house resembles the original version, but the central passage is closed off. It is unfortunate that this successful ventilation strategy has been overlooked in the implementation of technological systems. It is important that designers learn from the lessons to be found in vernacular architectural types. This investigation will attempt to demonstrate the success of vernacular architecture. In particular, the success of the dog trotÕs ventilation system.