Asian Spectator

Times Advertising

Why homes often feel warmer than the thermostat suggests – and what to do about it

  • Written by Jonathan Bean, Associate Professor of Architecture, Sustainable Built Environments and Marketing, University of Arizona
Why homes often feel warmer than the thermostat suggests – and what to do about itThe temperature you feel on a hot, sunny day doesn't always match the thermostat.Catherine Falls Commercial/Moment via Getty Images

Picture two homes on the same street: one constructed in the 1950s and the other in the 1990s. There are no trees or other shade. The air conditioning units are identical, recently replaced, and operating perfectly....

More Articles ...

  1. Ever-larger cars and trucks are causing a safety crisis on US streets – here's how communities can fight back
  2. Nonprofits may engage in advocacy and limited lobbying, but few do so – new research
  3. X marks the unknown in algebra – but X's origins are a math mystery
  4. George Washington knew when it was time to go, unlike Trump, because the founders worried about the judgment of history
  5. The most serious Trump indictment yet – a criminal law scholar explains the charges of using ‘dishonesty, fraud and deceit’ to cling to power
  6. Trump indicted in Jan. 6 case – but his 3 upcoming trials may not keep him off the campaign trail
  7. A chatbot willing to take on questions of all kinds – from the serious to the comical – is the latest representation of Jesus for the AI age
  8. 'Barbie' is, at its core, a movie about the messy contradictions of motherhood
  9. From Chinatowns to ethnoburbs and beyond, where Chinese people settle reflects changing wealth levels and political climates
  10. The nuclear arms race's legacy at home: Toxic contamination, staggering cleanup costs and a culture of government secrecy

Magazine

Bukan ‘malas’, penampilan Justin Bieber di Coachella menunjukkan cara kita menikmati musik daring

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for CoachellaSetelah empat tahun absen dari tur, Justin Bieber tampil sebagai penampil utama di panggung Coachella. Namun, aksinya memicu kontroversi saat ia bernyanyi diiring...

Sederhana tapi menjebak: Bahaya tersembunyi konsep ‘love language’ dalam hubungan

Tahukah kamu bagaimana caramu memberi dan menerima kasih sayang? Apakah kamu tipe orang yang lebih menyukai words of affirmation (ungkapan sayang lewat kata-kata) atau quality time (menghabiskan waktu...

Legal Risks Every Business Owner Should Know

Running a business in Australia comes with a degree of legal exposure that many owners underestimate until a problem is already at their door. From contractual disputes to employment matters, the le...