Windcatcher

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

See Also

• Solar Chimney
• Solar Updraft Tower

Useful Links

• The Wikipedia Page on Windcatchers