Improve Building Envelopes
Grades9, 10, 11, 12, APEconomics, Engineering
What it is
This article examines thermal improvements to buildings as a climate solution.
Students will learn about the solution's viability and potential concerns.
Teaching tips
Classroom Implementation:
Use this resource to improve any lesson on increased efficiency.
Have students read this article at home to prepare for an in-class discussion on energy use and efficiency within their own homes.
Prerequisites:
Consider reviewing the connection between building construction, energy use, and greenhouse gas emissions.
Related Resources:
Pair this resource with the High-Efficiency Heat Pumps article or any articles detailing solutions that can be implemented as building retrofits.
Interdisciplinary Connections:
Language Arts:
Have students write persuasive letters to building managers to convince them to implement energy-saving retrofits.
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