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kccqzy on Jan 23, 2024 | parent | context | favorite | on: Scientists report asymmetry between heating and co...

I'm not an expert at all, but from my understanding, the ideal building is one that has so much insulation that its interior is kept at a set temperature with very little cooling and heating needed.

gtbcb on Jan 23, 2024 | [–]

You also need to exchange air with the outside so that CO2 doesn't build up with people inside.

cameronh90 on Jan 23, 2024 | [–]

You still need to get rid of heat generated from inside buildings and potentially deal with the impact of ventilation.

kccqzy on Jan 23, 2024 | [–]

There's heat recovery ventilation.

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