wind cooling tower

this started as a “what if” question: what if buildings could cool themselves without air conditioning screaming in the background 24/7? no vents, no massive fans, just smart geometry and wind.

the basic idea

• a tall, lotus-like tower that catches cooler, faster wind higher above the ground.
• that wind is funneled downward into underground channels, where the earth naturally cools it.
• the air is then released back at street level, creating a gentle, cooler airflow through urban spaces.
• the shape avoids the classic “venturi effect scream” and aims for smoother, more controlled airflow.

what’s next

i’m turning this into a proper research piece: diagrams, airflow reasoning, and use cases for hot, dense cities. the plan is to