Solar chimney

One passive system that can be used to increase the energy efficiency of a building is a solar chimney. This system relies on natural forces to improve the ventilation and thermal performance of a building, without the use of any external mechanical or electrical devices.

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Passive building strategies that utilize radiation from the sun for convection purposes, such as in this solar chimney for example, reduce the amount of energy necessary for the production of thermal comfort and therefore remain as a viable "green" option when studied and implemented on site properly.

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