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Re:Effectiveness of trees in reducing temperature & outdoor ... by cryzinger on Tuesday July 01, 2025 @09:51PM (#44439578)
You know how a lot of classic midcentury modern houses (which you can still find in downtown Vegas!) have those kind of lattice-y decorative walls and panels? Are those actually functional for reducing heat and not just cool-looking?
Re:Effectiveness of trees in reducing temperature & outdoor ... by kitesay on Wednesday July 02, 2025 @02:26AM (#44440756)
How to Dress and Undress your Home | LOW←TECH MAGAZINE

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Re:Effectiveness of trees in reducing temperature & outdoor ... by seemaze on Wednesday July 02, 2025 @09:04AM (#44443250)
The perforated architectural elements designed to filter sunlight are referred to as brise-soleil (sun-breaker in french)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brise_soleil