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Is it true that "highly insulated houses get hot in the summer"?
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Even highly insulated homes can get hot in the summer if there isn't enough sun shading. Matsuo Design Office carefully considers the placement and size of eaves and windows to reduce the amount of sunlight entering the room. To evaluate both insulation performance and summer comfort together, check whether you can block sunlight from the outside of the windows.
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