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Old churches can offer a welcome refreshing respite from hot weather. But why do historic places of worship tend to stay so deliciously cool in the summer?
This is primarily down to three key factors, says Architect and FoFC trustee Kirstie Robbins ...
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This is primarily down to three key factors, says Architect and FoFC trustee Kirstie Robbins ...
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1. *Thick walls* — these absorb the sun's energy relatively slowly, so even though the outer face might warm up, it remains cool on the inside. And at night, when the temperature drops, the heat that the wall has absorbed radiates back into the cooler air.
2. *Small windows* relative to the size of the building — which limit solar gain.
📷 All Saints', Ballidon, Derbyshire photographed by C B Newham @cbnewham
📷 All Saints', Ballidon, Derbyshire photographed by C B Newham @cbnewham
