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by _pmf_ 3308 days ago
> Temperature control in buildings is 100% architecture and technical add-ons like AC are a poor choice. Look at termites how they use architecture to cool their hives.

Clay for the win. Even using a very thin clay based upper layer does incredible things to the room climate.

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is Clay also for the win in hot, humid climates?
Yes, it works fairly well. You need to have a high ceiling for it to be effective though. I don't know why that is so, however.