The extreme climate conditions in Namibia create very uncomfortable living conditions in the metal shacks, known as kambashus, around Windhoek. The goal of this project was to create a two-step thermal regulation process using white paint and paper-sawdust insulation sheets to improve the living conditions within the kambashus. We tested our regulation process in an experimental kambashu and found that it promotes cooler temperatures during hot times of day and warmer temperatures during cold times.

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Creator

• Hart, Olivia R.
• Guerra, Anthony E.
• Grupp, Timothy Kevin
• Wolkiewicz, Dana Elizabeth

Subject

• Infrastructure
• Environment
• Well-Being
• Community
• Sustainability

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-050713-140134

Keyword

• Renewable energy sources
• Sustainability
• Climatic changes--Social aspects

Advisor

• Peet, R. Creighton
• Smith, Alexander D.

Year

• 2013

Center

• Windhoek, Namibia Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• MSR

Date created

• 2013-05-07

Location

• Windhoek

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright