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Eco Air Conditioning Ideas

Posted on Jul 09, 2008 by GLI Editors.

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Before there was air conditioning, human beings lived differently. In hot climates, in hot seasons, and at hot times of day, we changed our habits. We slowed down. We sat under trees or verandahs with fans and cool drinks. We took siestas and we slept out on our screen porches. We soaked our bandanas and wore them around our necks. But no longer…
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5 Great, Green Indoor Climate Control Tips

Posted on Jul 02, 2008 by GLI Editors.

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As average temperatures for our areas fluctuate by substantial degrees, finding low-impact climate control solutions for our personal spaces may seem as daunting as scaling Everest, but it’s really quite simple.
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4 Green Strategies for Keeping Cool

Posted on Jun 23, 2008 by GLI Editors.

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Keep It Out. Thick or insulated walls, shade trees, deep eaves, and window awnings are all useful for making sure that conducted heat doesn’t make it indoors. Most of the sun is going to be hitting your roof, so it is particularly important to make sure your roof is both heavily insulated and highly reflective.
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GTR: Heating and Cooling with Home Comfort Zones

Posted on Feb 02, 2008 by Sean Daily.

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Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses the topic of intelligently monitoring and controlling your home’s heating and cooling with Hal Alles, CEO of Home Comfort Zones.

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