Better design could make new homes cooler | Letters

The climatic situation we find ourselves in requires a shift in the very basics of building design, says Chris HalliganThere are two main issues driving the problem of overheating in modern housing (Overheated homes: why UK housing is dangerously unprepared for impact of climate crisis, 10 August).First, in order to maximise profit, developers often do the bare minimum required by legislation, without any consideration of the building’s performance in use over its lifespan. This desire for economy also often leads to the reduction of natural elements (such as tree planting in urban areas), which may otherwise assist in tempering heat buildup. Continue reading...

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