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Clifford, Dale; Chalfoun, Nader. Mobile cool tower: adaptive response. In: CONFERENCE ON PASSIVE AND LOW ENERGY ARCHITECTURE, 20., 2003, Santiago do Chile. Anais... Santiago do Chile, 2003.
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Abstract

Our team at the University of Arizona has been investigating foldable mechanisms and their practical applications. Described in this paper is the process of design and the geometry and connections developed for the construction of a portable cool tower. The cool tower can change its’ form and adapt to local environmental conditions with the goal of mitigating energy use and water consumption related to desert habitation. An evolution of design resulted from a dialogue applying the feedback of both physical and digital models. Each modeling type provided technical insight into the structural and thermodynamic behavior of the tower. The ultimate system consists of modular units, each made of standardized components, integrated to form a deployable tower. The use of a lattice structure and flexible joints allow the tower to fold compactly for shipping. Central to the design is the efficient use of materials and ease of deployment. This study demonstrates that kinetic cool towers are a viable strategy for the passive cooling of temporary or mobile environments.
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