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Insulation Lab

How do buildings stay warm in winter and cool in summer? In this lab, we’ll test different insulating materials by wrapping water bottles and checking how well they protect hot and cold water. By simulating summer with a heat lamp and winter with ice water, we’ll see why good insulation is so important when designing energy-efficient buildings.


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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation (Award No 2201204). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NSF.

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