I have never lived in a home where I could save on energy costs.
In fact, I’ve always lived in old, semi dilapidated buildings where you suffered from unpleasant drafts and dim lighting all day and night.
I’ve never lived in a home with large, south-facing windows or skylights to let in the natural lighting. Instead, I tend to live in dark, claustrophobic homes with poor outdoor air circulation and even worse natural lighting conditions. That’s why, I was extremely excited when I wandered into this apartment for sale and saw the beautiful floor-to-ceiling windows. The apartment is rather old and the building is a historic relic, which is why the windows are so stately and beautiful. I realize, you actually can’t install such massive windows in today’s modern world because of government regulations and concerns with energy expenditure. You see, when you have such massive panes of glass in the house, you are opening yourself up to poor air temperature regulation and plenty of expensive drafts. With these massive windows, the house would also have uneven hot and cold air temperatures all year round. In the summer, the sun would be streaming in through the windows and heating of the house significantly all afternoon. In the winter, cold and chilly drafts can easily sneak through the poorly sealed windows and cold air will radiate from the thin glass. I love this house for all it’s beautiful features, but I don’t know if I can afford it long term. As much as I want to live in a naturally light and beautiful home, I also need to afford my energy bills.