Architect recommends daytime shade for cooling homes at night.

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To reduce heat at night, it is more effective to lower awnings during the day.
Buildings absorb heat from solar radiation and release it at night, potentially keeping interiors warm.
This issue is common in city apartments and penthouses exposed to sunlight.
Proper insulation is key for maintaining indoor temperature, according to architect Julio Romero.
He suggests using awnings as a practical solution when good thermal insulation is not feasible.

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Για να αποφύγετε τη ζέστη τη νύχτα, είναι πιο αποτελεσματικό να κατεβάσετε την τέντα τη μέρα παρά να κλείσετε την κουρτίνα, λέει αρχιτέκτοναςiefimerida.gr · 1 month ago

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To reduce heat at night, it is more effective to lower awnings during the day.
Buildings absorb heat from solar radiation and release it at night, potentially keeping interiors warm.
This issue is common in city apartments and penthouses exposed to sunlight.
Proper insulation is key for maintaining indoor temperature, according to architect Julio Romero.
He suggests using awnings as a practical solution when good thermal insulation is not feasible.

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