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Summer 2023: 5 tips for a cooler, more sustainable home

The hottest time of the year has arrived and, as always, one of the biggest challenges is keeping the house cool without overusing appliances; see tips

By Yeska Coelho

Submitted at Jan 6, 2023, 7:00 AM

05 min de leitura
Sape Concept - 79 HOST. CASACOR Sergipe 2022 Project.

Sape Concept - 79 HOST. CASACOR Sergipe 2022 Project. (Gabriela Daltro)

Agora Architects CASA siri'y-pe CASACOR Sergipe 2022 living room painting sofa rug bookcase armchair

(Gabriela Daltro/CASACOR)

Summer marks the hottest days of the year and, for those who want to keep comfort as a priority even at this time, the weather is a concern . Keeping your home cooler doesn't have to mean a loss for your wallet - especially at the beginning of the year. If you're dependent on air conditioning or fans during this period , know that these devices can be major "villains" for those who want to save on your electricity bill. Thinking about helping to bring more well-being and comfort to the hottest days, we have separated 5 infallible tips that will make your home cooler and more comfortable :

Leave the windows open


Isa Ribeiro Gleide Belfort Being with Verses CASACOR Sergipe 2022 table chair lamp

(Gabriela Daltro/CASACOR)

Milena Ferrari e Rita Gumieiro - Suíte Mar. Projeto da CASACOR Espírito Santo 2022.

Milena Ferrari e Rita Gumieiro - Suíte Mar. Projeto da CASACOR Espírito Santo 2022. (Camila Santos/CASACOR)

Light tones convey a feeling of lightness and freshness, and are therefore recommended for creating a softer and fresher environment. You can choose colors such as white, off-white, beige and even pastel tones .

Plants


Pavilion 22, by Mario Costa Santos. Environment of CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2022.

(André Nazareth/CASACOR)

Plants help to bring more freshness to the home, as they carry out a process called, in biology, evapotranspiration . This "transpiration" of the plant is nothing more than the water itself from irrigation , which helps to combat the heat on hot days. .

Control water consumption


Caio Bandeira e Tiago Martins Spa Deca CASACOR Bahia 2022 banheiro banco madeira espelho pia

Caio Bandeira e Tiago Martins - Spa Deca. Projeto da CASACOR Bahia 2022. (Gabriela Daltro/CASACOR)

Bath time is certainly one of the moments of greatest intimacy and self-care, but don't forget to adjust the shower temperature to " summer mode ". This way, you reduce the temperature and energy consumption. In addition, baths are more Fast foods are always recommended for more conscious consumption.

Selective collection


Although it is a recommended practice for the whole year, how about taking the first step now in the summer? You can separate your trash by color and label. There are also options for paired trash cans to do this job that contribute even more to the environment.