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		tobico on Nov 6, 2015 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why has the quality of brick buildings declined in... Shorter ceilings are better for climate control, though. No need to heat up a bunch of air that just floats around over your head.

jonknee on Nov 6, 2015 | [–]

Not a huge concern in most parts of Australia... Having high ceilings (and fans) is actually an advantage.

prodmerc on Nov 7, 2015 | | [–]

It's the opposite in countries with a hot climate - high ceilings make ventilation (without an AC) better.

feedjoelpie on Nov 6, 2015 | [–]

This is only true if your climate makes it more expensive to heat the building than to cool it.

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