“How do you cool a building without air conditioning? Using an approach called biomimicry, see how architect Mick Pearce harnessed the ingenuity of termites to design a natural cooling system for the largest commercial building in Zimbabwe.”
Using the technology inspired by a termite mound, The Eastgate Centre in central Harare, Zimbabwe uses up to 35% less energy than other buildings.
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What a champion of an architect! Love the excess surface area, overhangs and ventilation shafts - brilliant work!
I’m sure lots of locations around the world would benefit, I’m curious at Te extra expense but it rather it be capital than ongoing cost any day!
Beyond any practical benefit, what a building! Tons of visual interest there.
