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Wouldn't it make more sense to design houses that are significantly cheaper to heat but are still breathable? Could this material help in the design of such ho

Wouldn't it make more sense to design houses that are significantly cheaper to heat but are still breathable? Could this material help in the design of such homes? A lot of people talk about frozen plumbing, but food, plants and pets are also a consideration. I don't know about you, but I sure as heck am not going to dress my cats. If it must be clothing, then I can definitely see the appeal of spring-weight clothes that keep you warm in the winter. I would love to wear something like that.

analog31 12y ago
>>> Wouldn't it make more sense to design houses that are significantly cheaper to heat but are still breathable? Homes have a lot more surface area, so the power required to keep them heated is higher, given similar insulation, etc. On the other hand, house insulation can be thicker and lower tech. Stopping short of eliminating home heating altogether, it can make sense to improve the insulation of a home, turning down the thermostat, and putting on an extra layer or two of clothing. Everybody in my house is wearing a sweater right now. Naturally, reducing the exposed surface area by making houses smaller or attaching them together (i.e., apartment buildings), could make them cheaper to heat too.