The Ancient Egyptians used it. So did the Ancient Romans. In the 1800's, a guy wrote about it, sort of. By the Great Depression, there was a growing demand for it. In the mid 1970's, medical science told us we were doing it wrong. Now, 21st century builders have to "go green" to earn green. And the future seems brighter (and more energy efficient than ever.) We've used cork, asbestos, glass, plastic, foam and even mud to do it. Yes, when you look at the history of insulation, in all its myriad forms, we can see just how far we've come.
The Ancient Egyptians used insulation to keep their desert homes and buildings cool, and their linen clothing warmer in the cooler winter months. They added papyrus linings to their loincloths and skirts to keep warm in winter. They built their homes of thick brick, designed to help keep out the sun's scorching heat in summer.
The Ancient Egyptians used it. So did the Ancient Romans. In the 1800's, a guy wrote about it, sort of. By the Great Depression, there was a growing demand for it. In the mid 1970's, medical science told us we were doing it wrong. Now, 21st century builders have to "go green" to earn green. And the future seems brighter (and more energy efficient than ever.) We've used cork, asbestos, glass, plastic, foam and even mud to do it. Yes, when you look at the history of insulation, in all its myriad forms, we can see just how far we've come.
ReplyDeleteThe Ancient Egyptians used insulation to keep their desert homes and buildings cool, and their linen clothing warmer in the cooler winter months. They added papyrus linings to their loincloths and skirts to keep warm in winter. They built their homes of thick brick, designed to help keep out the sun's scorching heat in summer.
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