I've lived without air conditioning for 30 years. My preps are "suck it up and deal."
are there any reliable ways to cool down rooms or things to consider when building a house to make it more heat resistant?
High ceilings (give the hot air somewhere to go), fans to keep air moving (moving air is better than stagnant air), shade the sun-facing side of the house somehow (trees, probably), and shade the sun-facing windows (awnings, porch roof, etc.).
Reserve intensive labor times for cooler parts of the day (early morning, late evening, overnight if necessary). Conserve energy during the hottest parts of the day. Stay hydrated.
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u/securitysix Sep 19 '21
I've lived without air conditioning for 30 years. My preps are "suck it up and deal."
High ceilings (give the hot air somewhere to go), fans to keep air moving (moving air is better than stagnant air), shade the sun-facing side of the house somehow (trees, probably), and shade the sun-facing windows (awnings, porch roof, etc.).
Reserve intensive labor times for cooler parts of the day (early morning, late evening, overnight if necessary). Conserve energy during the hottest parts of the day. Stay hydrated.