Camel and desert architecture
from 30 Animals That Made Us Smarter Hosted by BBC World Service
S2 Ep 21. Take a peek into a camel’s nose! The science inside could help to cool desert homes. A camel re-absorbs the water normally lost in the breathing cycle, keeping its temperature down. An architect has copied this to create a system that could control the temperature of desert dwellings without the need for costly electricity. Let us know what you think. #30Animals Get in touch: www.bbcworldservice.com/30animals
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