Solar heating and subterranean cooling

摘要

A pyramidal-shaped living structure, having a triangular base plan, includes a pyramidal-shaped solar heating unit which forms the apex of the living structure. The heating unit contains a heat conducting chamber having a transparent wall. Solar rays enter the heat conducting chamber and impinge upon heat conducting elements disposed therein. The heat conducting elements absorb the heat energy in the solar rays causing the temperature of the elements to rise. The elements in turn heat air contained within the chamber. The heated air is then distributed to the interior of the living structure or to a subterranean heat exchange and storage unit, where the heat is extracted from the air and stored for use within the structure during those periods when there is not enough solar energy available to produce the heat required in the living areas.