Thursday, June 28, 2012

Keeping Cool

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Simple strategies to keep cool without the use of mechanical air conditioning

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Welcome to summer. Burlington, Vermont hit a record 97°F the other day, and my place in West Dummerston reached 93°, with high humidity. What's the best way to stay comfortable in weather like this — assuming that you're not using mechanical air conditioning?

First, it's important to understand that the goal isn't really about temperature; it's about comfort. Some very simple strategies can help you remain comfortable even with high air temperatures.

[1]: http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/blog-river/Ext_window_shade_Florida_AWilson_8694_MedRes_0.jpg (Exterior window shade)
[2]: http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/blogs/dept/energy-solutions/keeping-cool-0

URL: http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/blogs/dept/energy-solutions/keeping-cool-0

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