User experience video of this sustainable cooling system in the home environment.
This Sustainable Cooling System is inspired by ancient passive cooling techniques, and is a combination of both a Solar Chimney and a Trombe Wall. This device uses solar radiation to create a ‘natural draft’ or air flow through your home.
As air passes through this device, moisture and dust particles are collected by the internal perforated cement panel. This provides additional dehumidifying and air purifying properties.
This image shows the different layers that make up this device, as well as the aluminium extrusion they fit within.
Bachelor of Design with Honours
Electricity generation accounts for 40% of global CO2 emissions, while use of electric fans and air conditioners account for 20% of global electricity usage - a number rapidly increasing due to global warming. My project developed a cooling system for the New Zealand home environment, going in the opposite direction to current popular systems by using ‘passive cooling’, cooling without electricity and without contributing to greenhouse gases.