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It seems like a lot of energy could be saved by, instead of building tall skyscrapers that need cooling, building deep tower-like structures underground. If th
by midoridensha 3y ago
It seems like a lot of energy could be saved by, instead of building tall skyscrapers that need cooling, building deep tower-like structures underground. If these "silos" are over 100 stories deep, they would naturally be cool, just like caves are.
- aziaziazi 3y agoOne of the reason some people choose to chill in caves. Probably not their primary habitat but surely a nice cool place when temperatures goes far high or low. 40000 years later, I go in my basement on summer peak hours (nap, working on my laptop, reading…) It’s not cosy but I’m feeling very lucky to have this free and always available 18C room.
- fennecfoxy 3y agoOr https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windcatcher https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windcatcher