Tag: passive cooling
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School Sports and Assembly Hall Made of Bamboo
Bamboo is a very sustainable building material but it is often passed over, primarily due to its vulnerability to insect infestation and moisture. However, other properties give it an unparalleled potential as a very durable, and versatile building material, so it’s nice to see big projects such as this sports and assembly hall in Chiang…
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Passively Cooled House Makes Outdoor Living Enjoyable
I am a huge fan of homes that make it easy and appealing to spend some of the day, or night, outdoors. The recently completed MMMMMS House does a great job of this, sporting a skeletal structure that invites relaxing or working outdoors. The home is also passively cooled and features a number of other…
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Bricks to Aid Passive Cooling
Integrating passive cooling into sustainable housing has been a must for most designers for a while now. And with the creation of the so-called Cool Bricks by the design firm Emerging Objects this feat just got a little simpler. Cool Bricks are 3D printed bricks that can be filled with water to bring the temperature…
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A Car-Free, Urban Oasis For A Mideast Hot Spot
In Bahrain’s capital city, cars would head underground under a plan for a green, pedestrian-friendly public square covered by a giant, cooling canopy. Thank you for your interest in this story. To read the rest of it, please visit EarthTechling. …