In the central desert of Iran lies a city called Yasd, known as the city of wind towers. The construction is from around the 1400 and is a form of natural convection used to cool homes and wells. The wind is caught at the top and funnelled down, the effect is Astounding! I was surprised at how much cooler it was under the tower, literally several degrees Celsius!... I have been told that a well with this construction can keep a steady 10 degree C even if the temperature above rises to a scorching 40!
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Persian well
In the central desert of Iran lies a city called Yasd, known as the city of wind towers. The construction is from around the 1400 and is a form of natural convection used to cool homes and wells. The wind is caught at the top and funnelled down, the effect is Astounding! I was surprised at how much cooler it was under the tower, literally several degrees Celsius!... I have been told that a well with this construction can keep a steady 10 degree C even if the temperature above rises to a scorching 40!
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4 comments:
very nice and interesting architectural illustration, I also like the explanation.
That's amazing! And a lot better looking than an air conditioner. Neat illustration.
I know! If I ever design my own home I want one!.. hehe but then again there are so many things I would want in the design...it would prob end up looking pretty crazy... hum.. new illo idea?
thanks for the comments guys!
Hi, I look around your blog first, and I like very much your own tree, this illo is great, thank! see your work!
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