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Back to profileBritons taking ‘drastic action’ such as sleeping in kitchen to cope with heat
We must look towards passive, resilient measures that reduce heat gain in the first place.
All new homes must be built with air con – Lib Dems
A climate-ready housing strategy can’t rely on a one-size-fits-all approach. It has to be more holistic.
Worsening climate extremes putting British way of life at risk – advisers
We welcome the report’s recognition that the UK remains underprepared for the impacts of a changing climate, from extreme heat to heavy storms. Without legislation and incentives to ensure new homes and buildings are water efficient, not contributing to and resilient from flooding, and protected from overheating, the risks to human health will continue to grow.
Heat pumps for new homes, and plug-in solar due in shops in months – ministers
We are glad to see the Future Homes Standard has finally been published and provides the much-needed clarity our industry has been waiting on for the last two years. Ensuring everyone has a safe, warm home must be a priority and having a standard which all new homes must meet is a vital part of making it happen.