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413 points samclemens | 2 comments | | HN request time: 0.409s | source
1. ilaksh ◴[] No.41857710[source]
I assume the energy savings are significant. Shouldn't this be actually be part of the building code?
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2. stdbrouw ◴[] No.41858176[source]
In Europe it is to some extent, with the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. Shades or awnings aren't required, but for every new building or renovation the overheating potential must be calculated and gets added to the building's "energy score", and buildings with an energy score that is too high either don't get a permit or the owners get fined.