Multifunctional Solar Chimney

Multifunctional Solar Chimney by Long Shi is a definitive, practical guide for engineers, architects, and sustainability professionals seeking to harness passive energy solutions. This accessible yet authoritative volume combines theory, design strategies, and real-world applications to make solar chimney technology both approachable and actionable.

Discover how a single rooftop component can deliver passive ventilation, heat recovery, daylighting synergy, and even small-scale power generation. Long Shi demystifies the science—covering airflow dynamics, materials selection, and climate-adaptive configurations—while offering clear diagrams and case studies that translate complex equations into built solutions. Whether you operate in temperate European cities, arid regions in Asia, or urban developments across North America, the methods here are tailored for diverse climates and building types.

Built around practical outcomes, this book shows you how to reduce HVAC loads, improve indoor air quality, and contribute to green building certifications through smart, cost-effective design. Professionals will appreciate the focus on retrofit strategies, performance modeling, and policy implications for sustainable urban planning.

Readable, evidence-based, and forward-looking, Multifunctional Solar Chimney is essential for anyone implementing renewable, low-carbon systems in the built environment. Enhance your projects with proven passive design techniques—add this indispensable resource to your professional library today and start designing buildings that perform better, cost less to run, and respond intelligently to their climate context. Order your copy now.

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