We Can Learn a Lot About Optimizing Energy Efficiency from the Victorians

These two are complementary, so I am listing them together:

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This article will introduce you to a few of the most effective energy conserving architecture and building practices of the Victorian era.
The Victorians were particularly expert at taking advantage of natural ventilation and air flow to increase comfort. Used properly, the "old ways" are still surprisingly effective because old houses, for all intents and purposes, used "historically green" architecture, building methods, and interior decorating.

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This page focuses on the common-sense ways that Victorian interior decorating took advantage of natural phenomenon to increase comfort -- and did so beautifully and in keeping with the Victorian aesthetic.

  ---Chazz

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