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He doesn't say "live there without A/C". He advocates for designs not being dependent upon it--a big difference. "All buildings must be useful and livable even
by bradstewart 5y ago
He doesn't say "live there without A/C". He advocates for designs not being dependent upon it--a big difference.
"All buildings must be useful and livable even with the power cut. Hence, natural ventilation, strategically designed windows that open, etc. is necessary. Obviously you can add AC (Air conditioner) on top of that, but in no way should the town be dependent on AC."
- freeone3000 5y agoOnly way for the town to not be dependent on AC is to stick it somewhere other than Texas.
- MisterBastahrd 5y agoWhen it's 105 degrees out with the power cut, nobody is going to be indoors for an extended period of time because stagnant hot air is more miserable than moving hot air.
- bradstewart 5y agoWhich, to me, is exactly his point--design the buildings with natural air flow so you don't suffocate when the power goes out.
- MisterBastahrd 5y agoNo amount of natural airflow is gonna do that. There's a reason that people used to cook and eat their evening meals outdoors in the South. The only thing that drove them inside was mosquitos when the sun went down.