Félix Trombe
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Felix Trombe (1906–1985) was a French engineer[1] and speleologist.[2]
Quick Facts Felix Trombe, Born ...
Felix Trombe | |
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Born | 1906 |
Died | 1985 Ganties, France |
Nationality | French |
Occupation | Engineer |
Engineering career | |
Projects | Mont-Louis Solar Furnace |
Significant advance | Trombe wall |
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He was born in Nogent and died in Ganties. He is best known for his pioneering work in passive solar building design with the Trombe wall, which bears his name. He is also credited with hypothesizing passive daytime radiative cooling in 1967.[3]