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Robin Mae Schreiner
Jun 14, 2021
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Having analyzed the unique context of the two towns, learning about their financial limitations and environmental challenges. We have identified the urgent need for a reliable cooling mechanism in houses to relieve residents from the heat. Additionally, we have recognized the threat posed by global warming to intensify the climatic challenges in this region over the coming years. Therefore, we aim to improve the living conditions by designing a practical, economical and eco-friendly solution to cool houses. Using materials and energy resources available in the towns, we have designed a solution consisting of three complementary components all drawing on the mechanisms of natural passive cooling. The first component is a double-sided fan rotated by the high wind speeds from the ocean, transferring energy to the inside of the house. Secondly, a drum filled with cold ocean water enhances the fan’s effects through convection cooling. Lastly, the heated air inside the house escapes through a vent, while the created pressure drop reinforced the effects of the first two components. Using natural resources, wind and water, we manage to bypass the need for electricity and fuel, achieving our aim of providing a cost-effective, accessible, and sustainable solution.
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