Passive Cooling
Sections
Appropriate Technology for HVAC in Developing Regions
Physics-based guide to appropriate HVAC technologies including passive cooling, natural ventilation, solar heating, windcatchers, and thermal mass systems optimized for resource-constrained environments
Low-Cost Cooling Solutions for Hot Climates
Comprehensive guide to passive and low-energy cooling technologies including evaporative cooling physics, earth tubes, roof ponds, and night ventilation strategies for resource-constrained applications
Cross-Ventilation Design and Analysis
Physics-based cross-ventilation design including wind pressure coefficients, airflow calculations, opening placement strategies, and CFD validation for natural ventilation systems.
Resource-Constrained HVAC Design for Developing Markets
Engineering HVAC systems for limited budgets, unreliable power, and constrained infrastructure in developing regions with physics-based optimization.