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[Steve Hoog <livingpotentials@yahoo.com>]

Stephanie---The Japanese used to do this all the time.Specifically designed 
for this, the outer chambers would be gradually closed off or minimally used 
with only the central core room with a fire to heat being the winter living 
space.  i used to have a small book on traditional Japanese architecture 
which showed a number of those designs but could not find it in a quick 
search in my room. if i come across it i will let you know.  There are some 
designs at www.home.worldcom.ch/negenter/410japhousetxe1.html       but they 
are not exactly like the ones i saw in my book.----steve hoog
   
Stephanie English <steph.english@gmail.com> wrote: 
  Greetings friends,
Has anyone out there built, or owned, a home that is designed for winter
"hibernation" -- sealing off summer sections of the house to conserve heat
in a smaller core space for the wintertime? I'd like to hear about your
design, see photos, get recommendations on what works and what doesn't, etc.

Stephanie in chilly western NY/PA
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