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energy-efficient house [2 records]

Record 1 2019-10-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Constructed Works
  • Modern Construction Methods
CONT

An energy-efficient home is comfortable, healthy, environmentally friendly and cost-effective.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types de constructions
  • Procédés de construction modernes
CONT

Une maison écoénergétique est confortable, saine, écologique et économique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tipos de construcciones
  • Métodos de construcción modernos
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Record 2 1986-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Constructed Works
  • Thermal Insulation
CONT

The energy-efficient house is well insulated and airtight. It has more windows on the south than on the other sides. It has controlled ventilation and an efficient heating system. It probably uses between 40-80 percent less energy for space heating than its conventional neighbour. It is not too big for the family that occupies it.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types de constructions
  • Isolation thermique
Key term(s)
  • EPÉ

Spanish

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