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Question
#16746. Humidity
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What did the people in Arizona do before there was airconditioning?
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gtho4
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this might be the answer: In addition to using native materials, Arizona's Capitol design fit the needs of the territory with many built-in, warm-weather features. In the days before air conditioning, thick walls were used to insulate a building and keep the heat out. Additionally, skylights and round 'bullseye' windows, both of which opened, allowed heat (which rises) to escape the legislative chambers. http://azcapitol.lib.az.us/capitol_creation.htm
Feb 20 02, 6:34 PM
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