Wood Cooling Homes
Feb 2025 · Publifye AS
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Wood Cooling Homes explores the potential of wood as a sustainable solution for naturally cooling residential buildings, reducing our reliance on energy-intensive air conditioning. The book delves into wood's inherent thermal properties, showcasing how this renewable resource can contribute to energy conservation and more comfortable living spaces. It highlights intriguing facts such as the relationship between wood density, moisture content, and thermal conductivity and examines how vernacular architecture historically utilized wood for climate-responsive design. The book uniquely bridges traditional knowledge with modern building science, demonstrating how responsible forestry contributes to carbon sequestration. It progresses from foundational principles of thermal insulation and wood properties to case studies of historical and contemporary wood buildings, culminating in practical design guidelines for integrating wood into modern homes. By examining wood's role within sustainability movements, the book advocates for a holistic approach to building design, challenging conventional reliance on active cooling systems.
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