The thesis aim was to test the performance of a Partially-GlazedSolar Chimney Wall (PGSCW) for decreasing heat accumulation in houses by inducing natural ventilation and providing sufficient daylight for lighting. The PGSCW consists of a masonry wall which includes transparent glass blocks, air gap and a combination of gypsum board with aluminum foil and acrylic panel. The PGSCW design does not permit direct sun radiation into the house, only indirect daylight is admitted through the acrylic panel. Two PGSCW units were built : the first used commercial glass blocks whereas the other used double glazing block.The performance of PGSCW units were compared experimentally to a conventional Modified Trombe Wall (MTW). The three units were installed at the southern wall of a singleroom solar house of volume of 25 m3approximately. The surface area of each unit was about 2. White plywood panels were used to separate the house into three compartments.The results of the study showed that the PGSCW with glass block of 0.36 surface area (3 rows of glass block) induced the highes ventilation and provided the maximum amount of daylight. The corresponding rates are about 60-80 m3/h and 350-550 lux respectively. Such air flow rate is about 30 % higher than that induced by MTW. The increase of room temperatureof PGSCW compartment was not significant and did not exceed 1?c when compared to MTW compartment. With glass block of 0.12 surface area (1 row) the induced natural ventilation rate and the amount of daylight decreased and varied between 45-55 and 300-400 lux respectively. However, no overheating was observed. To improve the amount daylighting, a sloped mirror was inserted in the air gap that helped to admit additional 50-55lux. However, it decreased slightly the induced ventilationrate by about 10-15 %. Finally, as no overheating was observed and for economical consideration, a one row glazed PGSCW is suitable to be integrated in building design