Energy conserving features inherent in older homes
This publication identifies energy saving features most commonly found in houses built prior to 1920. The reuse of original energy - conserving features in a house is sympathetic rehabilitation. The philosophy of sympathetic rehabilitation is that there are cost - effective alternatives to stripping a house to its base structure and installing all new mechanical systems and finishes. Many of the architectural features of these older homes can serve as passive energy - saving devices if their uses are understood. Sympathetic rehabilitation can provide cost - effective energy conservation in older homes without destroying historical integrity. Numerous photographs and drawings illustrate energy - conscious design features such as site orientation, thick walls, color, window size, location of openings, shutters, light wells, roof overhangs, high ceilings, chimneys, skylights, and warm air flues. A total of 24 references are included.
- Research Organization:
- Acorn Structures, Inc., Concord, MA (USA); Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, DC (USA). Building Technology Div.
- OSTI ID:
- 6002759
- Report Number(s):
- PB-83-186064
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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