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‼️ 20% OFF ALL BREEZE BLOCKS through September 7‼️ Online only. No code needed. Log in or create an account to redeem: https://clayimports.com/collections/breeze-blocks Join Clay Imports for a behind-the-scenes look at the passive cooling wall in the Texas Hill Country at the La Cuna Center. Inspired by traditional cooling strategies used across cultures for centuries, designer Rachel Farrington and architecture intern Maylis Vasseur looked to architectural traditions from India, Africa, ancient Persia, and South and Central America. Their research explored how evaporative cooling, porous clay, rainwater harvesting, prevailing breezes, thermal mass, and perforated screens have long been used to create comfortable spaces in hot climates. This project builds on those time-tested principles, combining unglazed terracotta breeze blocks, rainwater harvesting, evaporative cooling, solar power, and thoughtful design for a contemporary Texas setting. In this video, Rachel explains how the system works, shares lessons learned during construction, and discusses how sustainable ideas can inspire practical solutions for today's climate challenges. Special thanks to Rachel and Maylis for generously sharing their work and research with us. Learn more about the project on the Clay Imports blog and discover our handcrafted breeze blocks: https://clayimports.com La Cuna Center: https://www.la-cuna.org/ Instagram http://instagram.com/clayimports