Passive cooled house in the tropics - Page 2

jonr · 05-22-14, 01:05 PM

I've done some analysis and it can be just as efficient to add thicker insulation to get the same results as a ventilated double wall. I recommend doing the calculations for a specific situation. And of course one should always consider trees for shade and also minimizing east/west wall size (north/south walls are easier to shade with overhangs).

Daox · 05-22-14, 01:09 PM

What about a temporary setup? Something you'd bolt to your wall in summer only? You could take it down in winter. The price could be very minimal.

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05-22-14, 01:05 PM	#11
jonr Lurking Renovator Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've done some analysis and it can be just as efficient to add thicker insulation to get the same results as a ventilated double wall. I recommend doing the calculations for a specific situation. And of course one should always consider trees for shade and also minimizing east/west wall size (north/south walls are easier to shade with overhangs).