This Old House (1979)
S27E06 Cambridge | High-Tech Heating and Cooling
Episode Overview
Title: Cambridge | High-Tech Heating and Cooling In this episode, master carpenter Norm Abram joins host Kevin O'Connor at Cambridge Common, renowned as the oldest public space in the city and a hub for revolutionary activity during America's early years. Back at the project house, Kevin assists Norm and general contractor Tom Silva in framing the library's roof, which has a subtle pitch for water drainage. Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey introduces Kevin to innovative software that enables HVAC system design on a laptop, allowing for heat loss simulations with adjustable factors like windows and insulation. Meanwhile, landscape contractor Roger Cook takes homeowner George Mabry to one of the East Coast's largest stone yards to choose hardscape materials for the landscaping project.
