Regarding the article Aug. 1 descri...

Regarding the article Aug. 1 describing the era of pre-air- conditioned skyscrapers: take exception for truly a few, ultimate days of the year, the pre-air-conditioned buildings were more comfortable and more healthful workplaces. Having access to new air with windows that lay open and are designed for ventilation meant no buildings with all the negatives about clos recycl air.

Lake Michigan remains the principally efficient air conditioner for chiefly days, anyway. I have always chosen residences that have a noticeable lake zephyr It is a rare summer day that forces me to step quickly the air conditioner. There is the disquiet about delicate electronics needing air-conditioned environments, on the contrary after living in the southern I have followed their example and just impediment the computer stay on during the worst of non-air- conditioned days to preserve any moisture from ruining the circuits.

Perhaps the coming efficacy crisis will force us to again start being smart about this facet of urban living.

Mike Bjordal, Edgewater

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