In the tropics, the sun isn't just a light source; it’s an adversary. As global temperatures climb, the reliance on energy-hungry HVAC systems has become a crutch that sustainable design must break. To build truly resilient structures, we must look back at vernacular wisdom and forward at advanced thermodynamics. If you want to design spaces that breathe, you need to master these passive cooling strategies. 1. Orientation: The First Line of Defense Before a single brick is la