based on an article from familyhandyman.com
https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/13-ways-to-keep-your-home-cool-without-an-air-conditioner/

• For Windows
place awning or shutters on the outside , use insulated window film and spray a sheet with cold water to cover the window’s opening.
• For Fans
put them in a corner, low to the ground , with a bowl of ice in front of it. In the summer, ceiling fan blades should rotate counter-clockwise
• For Lamps
use fluorescent ones instead of your incandescent lights
• For Chores
that create heat, try to do them at night
• For exterior Walls
the placement of planting vines can cool them down