Why UK Homes Must Be Redesigned to Stay Cool During Heat Waves
Experts say UK homes are increasingly vulnerable to overheating as heat waves become more frequent. Here's why passive cooling measures, better ventilation, and external shading are becoming…
Read the full articleYou might also wanna read
Heat waves: Expert tips on redesigning UK homes to cope with hotter temperatures
As the UK prepares for the third heat wave of 2026, most people will be hoping to keep cool at home. Building regulations to protect homes f
UK cannot rely on air conditioning to cope with heatwaves, says University of Nottingham professor
Is the UK built for these high temperatures? We asked Lucelia Rodrigues, Professor of Sustainable and Resilient Cities at the University of
UK cannot rely on air conditioning to cope with heatwaves, says University of Nottingham professor
Is the UK built for these high temperatures? We asked Lucelia Rodrigues, Professor of Sustainable and Resilient Cities at the University of
UK faces choice between energy-hungry AC and passive cooling solutions as heatwaves intensify
The UK faces a choice: lock into energy-hungry cooling, or redesign homes, streets and routines to stay cool naturally.
theconversation.com·1mo agoHeatwaves serve as a warning about UK's climate unpreparedness despite their dangers
The hottest days show how poorly prepared our homes and energy systems are for the current climate – and the climate to come.
theconversation.com·1d agoBritain's lack of air conditioning exposes failures in building design and policy
State failure and Net Zero ideology have left us unable to cope during a heat wave.
Heatwaves: Expert tips on redesigning UK homes to cope with hotter temperatures
Academics have been testing out how best to deal with heatwaves in two neighbouring homes to see what works

Comments
Sign in to join the conversation.
No comments yet. Be the first.