On 09/02/2021 15:53, Jethro_uk wrote:
On Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:17:30 +0000, The Natural Philosopher wrote:

That is something you can do in new builds - increase thermal mass and
run heating when power is cheap.

Which is counter to the practice of using less and less material to build
houses (see story about new build **** walls I posted ...)

indeed.


To much of everything is held back by "this is how we've always done it"
too. AIUI straw bales can make terrific two storey houses. You can't get
more carbon friendly that *growing* a house.

yep

massive wall insulation, and a huge thermal store - just a tank of water
will do.




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