Question

Consider two houses that are identical, except that the walls are built using bricks in one house, and wood in the other. The walls of the brick house are twice as thick. Which house do you think will be more energy efficient?

Answer 1

Answer:

Walls Built Using Bricks and Wood

The brick house is more energy-efficient than the one built with wood.

Explanation:

Because of their high thermal mass, which gives bricks the ability to absorb heat and release it over time, bricks remain more energy-efficient than other building materials, including wood.  In summer, bricks leave your home cool.  In winter, they make it warm.  With these two advantages provided by bricks over other building materials, bricks are the most energy-efficient building material.