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Alternative to Air-conditions? (lemmus.org)
submitted 5 days ago by turip@lemmus.org to c/solarpunk@slrpnk.net
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I am completly opposed to Air-conditions propagandized as a solution to climate change. What is the wright approach to combating this state of temporary relief except from old-fashioned fans? Don't get me wrong. They do the job for me. I am reffering to finding a solution for people more with health issues or large facilities that are in need of something more drastic.

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[–] anubis2814@friendica.myportal.social 5 points 5 days ago (3 children)

@JackbyDev @turip Problem with insulation is that there isn't a good way to retrofit old buildings with it without mold building up, as old buildings were designed to breathe.

[–] JackbyDev@programming.dev 3 points 5 days ago

There is not a magic solution that is perfect in every scenario. Air conditioners decrease humidity as a side effect, though.

[–] HerbGrower@slrpnk.net 1 points 4 days ago

You can ventilate periodically, air doesn't hold that much thermal energy. You can also use heat recovery ventilation, should work in reverse to keep the heat out too.