Prevailing breezes above roof level are frequently as much as 15-20 degrees cooler than ground level air. In Pakistan for the past 3,000 years people have put tall vents atop their homes, with the openings angled toward the prevailing winds. That way when it gets to be 120 degrees outside, a cooling 100 degree breeze can circulate down the shaft and into the home.
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