StametsMar 13

Everytime

https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/65279736

Show threadRooskie91Mar 13
Awning. They’re a great way to reduce the need for AC by providing shade in treeless regions.
Show threadMultiplexerMar 13

80% of the flats where I live have one above their balcony - and we are not even close to treeless.

I was really bewildered by the idea that someone might not know what these are…

Show threadcaptainlezbianMar 13
In some places where air conditioning is omnipresent they’re uncommon. There’s a technology connections video about them that touches on it
Show threadMultiplexerMar 13
But AC wouldn’t cover the balcony (which here is the most common usecase for awnings)?
Show threadcartoon meme dog
they still help block sunshine from heating your south wall, which reduces the need for AC indoors.
Mar 13 at 2:02pmWeb
Show threadcartoon meme dogMar 13
(hello to the 10% of humans who live in the southern hemisphere, i did eventually remember you exist too)
Show threadMultiplexerMar 13
Well, it would also help blocking sunshine from heating their south wall, but before that, something must have gone horribly, horribly wrong…