Why Do Old Cities Feel Cooler? - The Forgotten Climate Design
Have you ever noticed? Old cities somehow feel cooler.
And it's not just because of the trees.
The buildings were designed to protect the streets from the sun. Deep verandas, wide roofs, and narrow streets create their own shade. Even the thick walls help slow the heat down. And when air can move through the buildings, the whole street starts to breathe.
Maybe good architecture doesn't fight the climate. It simply works with it.
This is Episode 3 of Atelier Data. After a house that remembers and a bench that remembers everyone, we explore why old towns feel naturally cool without AC.
Created by Atelier Data | Translating data, wind, and memory into space.
Watch the full series: Ep.1 House - Ep.2 Bench
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