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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
Built for a cooler climate, many homes need to be retrofitted for warming temperatures. It won’t be as simple as installing air-conditioning.
European
Heat Wave
Supported by
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…

The extended period of heat has also put a spotlight on how the country is set up to deal with extremely hot temperatures.

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

From your windows and internal doors, to your fans and electronics, experts share how you can cool your home with some simple…

A new report has found that British homes are going to need AC to cope with climate change - I've already got it in one room, but…