6. Termite Mound Cooling — Natural Air Conditioning
Termite mounds in Africa maintain stable internal temperatures despite hot days and cold nights. They achieve this through a system of ventilation tunnels that circulate air naturally.
Architects and engineers have mimicked this design for:
- Energy-efficient buildings
- Natural ventilation systems
- Sustainable cooling technology
One famous example is the Eastgate Centre in Zimbabwe, which uses this biomimetic design to reduce energy consumption by up to 90% compared to similar buildings.
