How to be cool: Tackling overheating in UK homes

By Ike Ijeh2014-04-29T06:48:00

Source: Alamy

Overheating in homes is set to become an increasingly urgent issue, especially in the capital, as global temperatures rise. With energy legislation demanding that buildings become ever more airtight, what is the best way for designers to respond?

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