Orientation, cross-ventilation and well-calculated overhangs can eliminate air conditioning from your project.
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DesignMarch 1, 2026 · 8 min
Bioclimatic design in the tropics: using nature before switching on the AC
Orientation, cross-ventilation and well-calculated overhangs can eliminate air conditioning from your project.
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