Why are Victorian houses often cooler than modern buildings?

Victorian houses are often cooler than modern buildings because they don’t trap heat as well.

Think of a Victorian house like an old blanket, it’s not very thick, and it has lots of holes. When it gets cold outside, the warm air inside slips out through these holes, just like how you can feel the cold wind coming through your coat if it's not zipped up all the way.

Modern buildings are more like a heavy, cozy blanket with no holes, they keep the warm air in and stop the cold from getting in. They have things like double windows and thick walls that help block out the cold, just like how a winter coat keeps you warm on a chilly day.

Victorian houses often have big windows made of thin glass, which lets heat escape easily. Modern buildings use thicker glass or even special kinds of glass that act like a second layer, it's like having two blankets instead of one!

So, while Victorian houses might look grand and old-fashioned, they’re not as good at keeping the warm air inside, making them cooler than today’s buildings!