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Thermal Mass
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Category: Fulfilling Environments  Thriving Communities  Societal Needs  Reduce Resource Usage  Natural Heating and Cooling
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A large thermal mass can be used to absorb heat during hot times of the day and release it during cool times of the day. As such, it can be useful during both heating and cooling seasons.
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