Harnessing Nature's HVAC
Applied Technology
Eithan Moss
- Grade:
- 8
- Teacher:
- Jomaly Cotto
This project designed and tested a small passive cooling system inspired by termite mounds in nature. The model uses natural airflow and a solar chimney to move hot air out and keep cooler air inside without using electricity. Built with 3D-printed parts and simple materials like copper and foil, the cooling box was tested in warm conditions to measure how well it lowered internal temperature. The project shows how biomimicry and thermodynamics can be used to create energy-efficient, eco-friendly cooling solutions.
* Hello, this is such an aspiring project, thank you in your quest to save our world!.
* I like the fact that you were able to iterate with multiple feedbacks to achieve an outstanding result, as a scientist or engineer, you will always be tasked with finding solutions or solving problems, being open-minded and curious to learn (even from your peers) will set you apart.
* Maybe its limitation would have been nice to share, but as food for thoughts: why is there not a wide adoption of termite mound architecture in our society today?, lets hope you will solve this for us all!.