Fun question - why "Apache"?

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Fun question - why "Apache"?

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Does anyone know where the name "Apache" comes from and what it has to do with thermal simulations of buildings? I got asked this at work today and didn't know the answer.

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AP (plication for) A (ir) C (onditioning and) H (eating) E (ngineers)

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Ok, now I know. Many thanks. :D
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It shots building like Apache helicopter :D
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Yeah, but Apache helicopters rarely crash. ;)
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:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Good one CP
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