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Double-paned windows are not allowed in several historic neighborhoods I’ve lived or worked in. Pretty sure they’re banned in much of SF.
by hindsightbias 6y ago
Double-paned windows are not allowed in several historic neighborhoods I’ve lived or worked in. Pretty sure they’re banned in much of SF.
- tristor 6y agoThat's a fit of irony considering that many of the places with the most stringent regulations in this aspect are also places which have taken other actions ostensibly to help the environment. Reducing the energy demands of basic living seems to be more beneficial than nearly any other action that could be taken, such as banning plastic bags and straws.
- acomjean 6y agoIt is ironic. But, in the end we got our double paned windows. Interestingly, Harvard's HouseZero was at the same historical committee meeting we went to, with a request for "Triple panes". They were approved for everything they asked for.. I wonder how well its working.. https://snohetta.com/projects/413-harvard-housezero https://snohetta.com/projects/413-harvard-housezero https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2018/12/harvards-housezero-opens-as-living-lab-with-ambitious-energy-goals/ https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2018/12/harvards-hous...