Built for a cooler climate, many homes need to be retrofitted for warming temperatures. It won’t be as simple as installing air-conditioning.
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Built for a cooler climate, many homes need to be retrofitted for warming temperatures. It won’t be as simple as installing air-conditioning.
By Lynsey Chutel
As high temperatures have become more common in recent years, some people are adjusting, including by investing in…
Building rules have been focused on keeping warm in winter and saving on energy bills, not cooling down
Reducing urban heat islands, greening local areas and using heat pumps for air conditioning can also play a role
Experts say many new homes being built in the UK not designed to withstand extreme summer temperatures
As we brace for a week of sweltering weather, a cheap and easy fix to make life more comfortable is being ignored
The city's concrete jungle means it is now considered one of the world's most extreme urban heat islands
