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Airport cooled by natural ventilation proves air conditioning unnecessary

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Roland Garros airport on Réunion island opened in 2024 with a terminal cooled entirely by natural ventilation instead of air conditioning, using curved roof design to funnel tropical breezes through adjustable vents and 7.5-metre ceiling fans.

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