SOLEVA: Research Studio 2023

Throughout the history of desert regions, wind and water together have brought coolness and comfort to people. Towers for harvesting heat from the sun and fountains providing a chilled breeze form the pattern of comfort in desert climates. ​

SOL-EVA integrates an evaporative cooling mass wall with a solar chimney in the enclosure system of this tiny shelter for two people to provide thermal comfort indoors. ​

While the cooling loads are handled by evaporative cooling, the heating loads are addressed by redirecting warm air from the chimney back into the shelter. This dwelling spans a 36 square meters carpet area, having a bedroom, living area, kitchen, and a toilet.