Manage Windows, Blinds, and Cross-Ventilation

Description

Controlling sunlight entry and utilizing natural airflow are key passive cooling techniques.

Recipe/Instructions

1. Block Daytime Sun: During the hottest parts of the day, keep windows closed and blinds, shades, or curtains drawn, especially on sun-facing sides (south and west in the Northern Hemisphere) to block solar heat gain.
2. Nighttime Ventilation: When the outside air temperature drops below the indoor temperature (usually at night and early morning), open windows strategically to let cool air in. Open windows on opposite sides of the house or on different floors to create cross-ventilation.
3. Use Fans with Open Windows: Place box fans facing out in upstairs windows to push hot air out, while opening lower windows on the cooler side of the house to draw cool air in (stack effect).
4. Exterior Shading: Consider exterior shading options like awnings, shade trees, or exterior window films/screens, which are even more effective than interior blinds at blocking heat before it enters.

What makes the Dish Special

N/A - Focuses on managing heat gain from windows and leveraging natural air currents for cooling.