The optimal tuning, within carbon limits, of thermal mass in naturally ventilated buildings

The topic of study is how to choose primary materials for minimal environmental impact while integrating as many functions into them as possible. Values for mathematical ratios are found, showing how to optimize the proportions of a building made with internal thermal mass. The mass is coupled with buoyancy ventilation in a natural thermal feedback cycle, driven by the daily swing of ambient temperature. This way, the primary material controls...