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Solarpunk Urbanism

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A community to discuss solarpunk and other new and alternative urbanisms that seek to break away from our currently ecologically destructive urbanisms.

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This video by Technology Connections talks about how window awnings can greatly help cool your home.

Another thing I want to add is that window awnings can protect windows. We get pretty big hail here, and (wood or aluminum) awnings can save your window glass. I have also heard of “Clamshell Awnings” which are on hinges, so you can remove the poles and lower the awning to cover and protect windows in extreme weather.

Lastly, here are some old window awning ads for your entertainment (from Wikimedia commons)

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[–] toaster 11 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Honestly, these cooling tech ideas would all go great in an Urbanism wiki.

@ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net What do you think?

[–] ProdigalFrog 4 points 1 month ago

I like that idea! I've been procrastinating with filling out the buy it for life wiki as well, but I'll try to get around to this as well when I'm able.