Exploiting lhe energy saving potenllal of thermal mass does not require heavier buildings. More important Is how that
mass is exposed and utilised.

The belief that the addition of mass to a building will reduce its energy requirement is now widespread. Fiona Cousins and Bob long investigate how this principle, often observed in the coolness of cathedrals, castles and caves during summer, can be applied to modern buildings

A knowledge of Russian building thermal-energy codes in effect in the post-World War II era is necessary for estimating the performance of the existing building stock, quantifying the impact of energy conservation retrofits, and estimating the benefits of more stringent codes. This paper begins with a thorough review of the prescriptive-based national codes that applied to heated buildings constructed in the Soviet era. The codes defined all envelope thermal performance requirements for space heating.