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Passive Ventilation & Thermal Comfort: Engineering the Stack Effect in Kerala’s A-Frames

• October 13, 2026
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In high-altitude hill tracts like Munnar, Wayanad, Vagamon, and Idukki, indoor climate dynamics are complex. Midday sun warming large glass gables often pushes interior air up to 26°C, while nightfall triggers sharp temperature drops down to 6°C, accompanied by relative humidity climbing past 90%.   Without deliberate airflow engineering, these shifts create significant indoor comfort …