Explain, with annotated diagrams, the different effects of insulation and thermal mass on the heat flow through the external wall of a building. In which kind of climate do you recommend using thermal mass and why?

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Explain, with annotated diagrams, the different effects of insulation and thermal mass on the heat flow through the external wall of a building. In which kind of climate do you recommend using thermal mass and why?

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