Thermal Comfort Managed by Passive
Air-Conditioning
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SUMMER: Cool air is drawn through the windows and
doors. The thermal mass of the central concrete
stairs, brick walls and concrete slab stabilises the
internal temperature. Floor voids enable warm air to
rise up through the ceiling. Warm air is vented to
the outside, through ceiling vents and then to the
outside through the open louvres in the clerestory. |
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WINTER: Warm air from the roof is drawn
through the ceiling vents to warm the cool house.
Fans distribute warm air to the house through the
thermal wall. The thermal mass of the central
concrete stairs and brick walls stores heat, which
helps to warm the house. Warm air rises to
clerestory through the thermal ceiling and chimney
vents. Because the louvres are closed in winter, the
warm air in the roof circulates back into the house
for warmth. |
Diagrams and
information courtesy of Bligh Voller Nield Architects |
