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Réunion airport runs entirely without air conditioning
Original: An airport cooled by natural ventilation
Roland Garros Airport on the French island of Réunion has been designed to stay cool through natural ventilation alone, with no air conditioning. The Guardian reports the tropical terminal relies on airflow and shading instead of mechanical cooling. The project is being discussed as a rare example of large infrastructure built for a warming world without heavy energy use.
Why now: Readers are drawn to an unusual, low-energy alternative to air-conditioned airport terminals amid rising concern over cooling emissions.
Roland Garros AirportRéunionThe Guardian
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- An airport cooled by natural ventilation · Geekette · 71
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