Animals: Termite mounds in Africa can be 9 metres tall and conta…

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Did you know? Termite mounds in Africa can be 9 metres tall and contain millions of termites. The inside is climate-controlled via a passive ventilation system that keeps the temperature at 31°C year-round — a masterclass in bio-architecture. Architect Mick Pearce designed Harare's Eastgate Centre based on it, using 90% less AC than comparable buildings.

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Termite mounds in Africa can be 9 metres tall and contain millions of termites. The inside is climate-controlled via a passive ventilation system that keeps the temperature at 31°C year-round — a masterclass in bio-architecture. Architect Mick Pearce designed Harare's Eastgate Centre based on it, using 90% less AC than comparable buildings.

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