Adobe Cooling Walls explores the potential of ancient adobe construction techniques to address modern cooling challenges, focusing on sustainable building practices.
The book highlights adobe's inherent thermal properties, particularly its ability to act as thermal mass, absorbing and releasing heat to regulate indoor temperatures.
Readers may be surprised to learn that strategically designed adobe walls can significantly reduce reliance on energy-intensive air conditioning, offering a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative.
The book presents a systematic analysis, starting with the historical and scientific context of adobe, including its prevalence in arid climates.
It then delves into the practical applications of adobe's thermal mass, examining factors like wall thickness and orientation.
Case studies from around the globe showcase successful and unsuccessful implementations of adobe cooling, while modern adaptations demonstrate how adobe can be integrated with contemporary technologies.
This interdisciplinary approach bridges traditional methods with modern science, making it a valuable resource for those interested in design and architecture.
