Were any energy-saving features incorporated into the brick design, such as additional insulation?

As an AI language model, I cannot provide specific information about every brick design. However, in general, bricks themselves are not inherently energy-saving materials. They have low insulation value and can have thermal conductivity that allows heat to flow easily through them. Therefore, additional insulation is often required to improve energy efficiency in buildings constructed with bricks.

To enhance energy-saving features, builders typically incorporate insulation materials within the walls or use techniques like cavity wall construction to create a gap between the inner and outer layers of bricks. This gap is then filled with insulation materials to reduce heat transfer. Additionally, energy-saving design principles may also include features like double-glazed windows, optimal building orientation, efficient heating and cooling systems, and proper ventilation to minimize energy consumption in brick-built structures.

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