Should we ban heating altogether? Half of the world’s energy is used to heat buildings. Now, some have found a way to build houses that are warmed by the people inside them.
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The house where the central heating is YOU
Should we ban heating altogether? Half of the world's energy is used to heat buildings. Now, some have found a way to build houses that are warmed by the people inside them.
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What's happening?
Scientists have built houses that do not need heating.
They do not have fires. There are no radiators. Some people hope they could help save the planet.
A PassiveAccepting or allowing things to happen, without actively responding or resisting. House is not like another building. It is made very carefully. There are no gaps in doors or windows. No cold air can get in. No warm air can get out.
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Passive Houses are good for the environment. They do not use energy to warm up.
Some people say all houses should be like this. But others think it will be too tricky.
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Should we ban heating altogether?
Yes! It would help us save the planet. Passive houses are a great idea. We should all turn off heating to save the planet. If we get cold, we can wear a jumper!
No. Doing this will be very difficult. Passive Houses are made by people with lots of training. This makes them expensive. Only rich people will be happy. Everyone else will just get cold!
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Passive - Accepting or allowing things to happen, without actively responding or resisting.
The house where the central heating is YOU
MM House by Oliver Hernaiz Architecture Lab in Mallorca, Spain © OHLAB Glossary
Passive - Accepting or allowing things to happen, without actively responding or resisting.