MEGA House, Taipei, Taiwan: The solar chimney consists of an open staircase topped off with operable vents that release the hot air from the building. (Photo by Mignon O’Young)

MEGA House, Taipei, Taiwan: The solar chimney consists of an open staircase topped off with operable vents that release the hot air from the building. (Photo by Mignon O’Young)

MEGA House, Taipei, Taiwan: The solar chimney consists of an open staircase topped off with operable vents that release the hot air from the building. (Photo by Mignon O’Young)