"David Hansen" wrote in message
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On 4 Jul 2006 04:16:01 -0700 someone who may be
wrote this:-

For new builds one could put 4" pipes under the floor slab & insulation
and fan air in via those in summer. This would cool one floor a fair
bit. Or perhaps air could be drawn through the rubble horizontally, no
piping.

One of the things I sometimes wonder about is why so many UK houses
are built without cellars. These are excellent at moderating summer
temperatures.

The land price is so high because land is artificially kept high, they skimp
on the house.