Guidelines - City of Oklahoma City
Guidelines - City of Oklahoma City
Guidelines - City of Oklahoma City
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Preservation Standards AND <strong>Guidelines</strong> August 1, 2012<br />
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This Colonial Revival style<br />
house at 617 NW 14th Street<br />
illustrates several features that<br />
minimize energy use and cost:<br />
1. Light colored exterior reflects<br />
the sun's heat.<br />
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2. Operable windows allow<br />
for natural ventilation.<br />
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3. Generous floor to ceiling<br />
height allows heat to rise up<br />
and away from living space.<br />
4. Porch provides shade across<br />
entire facade.<br />
5. Trees provide shade.<br />
6. Wide eaves provide shade.<br />
This Tudor Revival style house at<br />
705 NW 42nd Street illustrates several<br />
features that enhance energy<br />
efficiency:<br />
1. Light colored exterior reflects<br />
the sun's heat.<br />
2. Operable windows allow for<br />
natural ventilation.<br />
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3. Steep ro<strong>of</strong> allows for heat to<br />
rise up and away from living<br />
space.<br />
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4. Porch provides shade.<br />
5. Deciduous trees provide summer<br />
shade.<br />
6. Light colored concrete on the<br />
driveway and walkway reflects<br />
the sun's heat.<br />
<strong>Oklahoma</strong> <strong>City</strong> Historic Districts 15