Windcatcher

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Basics

  • A Feature Common in Buildings in Arid/Dessert Regions
  • Was almost a very old form of Air Conditioning
  • Used a tower to "catch" winds from heights and direct it down, often into a basement, which coupled with an aquaduct system acted as a sort of Swamp Cooler
  • Could be utilized in future builds for energy efficiency

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