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wind catcher
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wind scoop, wind catcher
A device, especially found in hot regions of the Middle East, that ventilates a house by the use of wind. A small tower on the roof contains an opening that faces the prevailing wind, which is at a cooler temperature than the interior of the house. Because the wind velocity at this opening is greater than it is at the lower windows of the house, air in the shaft of the tower is forced down the shaft to cool the house.


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Morgan Ashurst was particularly praised for its creative approach to the project and its sensitivity to the local environment, with green features including recyclable grey water, solar energy panels, windcatchers that redistribute fresh air through the school, and sun pipes which provide natural sunlight to poorly lit parts of the building.
Dit sal interessant wees om Breyten se nuutverskene Windcatcher (uitgegee deur Harcourt) te vergelyk met sy Afrikaanse bundel van vroeer vanjaar.
One of the main design features of the school will be the roof, which will support eight multi-coloured windcatchers designed to supply natural ventilation to all the classrooms and the hall.
 
 
 
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