The pile is set up like a turned pile, but rather it has air tubes or similar so that air can flow with no turning. People often add a fan to force air through the pile to speed up and heat up the decomposition. This method is less work, and is slower because the biology can’t access air and water as easily.

 Video: Introduction to Aerated Static Pile Composting - YouTube

See also: Rural Dryland Composting y en Espanol - Quivira Coalition