Kingston, VIC develops solar chimney design for public building for climate control and fire safety

Kingston, VIC Public Building Solar Chimney Design

Kingston's Facilities Management team worked with RMIT University on this unique design. The solar chimney added to the Mentone Reserve Pavilion vents air naturally by using solar heat to pull inside air to the outdoors. This chimney also pulls smoke out of the building with its vent design. RMIT University researchers estimated a 50% decrease in cooling costs and a seven-fold increase in evacuation time due to the solar chimney.

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Kingston, VIC

City in Victoria

Australia