With soaring temperatures and steamy summer nights, there’s no need to sweat it out. Here’s the scoop on how to create the ultimate cool zone in your home.
BUILD IT WITH COOLING IN MIND
The way your home is built and orientated on your block of land plays a huge role in heating and cooling for comfort and energy efficiency.
Simply put, the concept of thermal mass is how a building can absorb, store and release heat over time. It helps to retain a more constant temperature, lowering your reliance on cooling devices. For example, materials like brick or concrete have significant thermal storage capacity. They can store heat during the day, keeping the home cooler. As a guideline, the more robust, dense or heavier
