Creative ways to keep your apartment cool without air conditioning
A heatwave has arrived, bringing high temperatures even inside our homes. Are we doomed to rely solely on air conditioning to maintain comfort? Fortunately, no. Here are other ways to cool your apartment effectively.
7:02 PM EDT, June 23, 2024
As suggested by Wysokie Obcasy, if you are in the process of purchasing an apartment, you should pay attention to whether there is greenery outside the window. For homeowners, it's worthwhile to plant trees, shrubs, or vines to provide much-needed shade during high temperatures.
Other effective ways to cool your apartment without air conditioning exist.
One of the simplest methods is to cover windows, balconies, and terraces—especially those on the southern side. Another good solution is to provide external sun protection.
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External blinds provide good protection, advises Angelika Mazurkiewicz, an architect from AM2 Design Studio, in an interview with WO. However, it is important not to close them completely to allow airflow.
Shutters, awnings, and UV films play similar roles. The advantage of UV films is certainly their price. The expert's methods are intended to lower room temperatures by up to 18°F.
The architect also suggests using thermal curtains made of thick material and furnishing the apartment with light colors, which disperse light and do not absorb heat as much as dark colors.
In her interview with "WO," Mazurkiewicz also advised limiting the use of electrical devices during the hottest days, as they generate additional heat.
