The newly-popular German practice of "lüften" – or "house burping" – doesn’t work as well in the US, where home owners rely more on heating and cooling systems and less on windows. An HVAC engineer explains the trade-offs for older homes struggling with dampness. https://buff.ly/Yr73mb6
@TheConversationUS where I grew up we have cold winters and hot summers. Opening the window for 10-15 minutes a day doesn't change the temperature much, because walls and furniture don't adapt their temperature so quickly.