Cool roofs - could they work for London?
Cool roofs are light coloured and designed to reflect heat, the simplest just a coat of white paint. They have been used for centuries in some parts of the world and are now taking off in the US.
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London homes are overheating - are building regulations keeping up with climate change?
As London faces another heatwave, residents of tower blocks and other "single-aspect" homes are at particular risk. London's housing stock is poorly adapted for extreme heat. Are building regulations for new build and existing homes fit for purpose in a heating world?
London homes at "acute risk" of overheating - can we adapt fast enough?
UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) modelling found 6m homes in London and the south east are likely to face 2 weeks of extreme indoor heat annually, while schools will swelter through 10 weeks. Are our homes, workplaces and public buildings fit to protect us?
A journey of eco-friendly house renovation: Part 2
In Part 1, Andy Stevens described how he and his partner began to transform their 1930's home in Hither Green into a low carbon, energy-efficient space. Now with the heat pump installed, they turn their focus to the roof.
A journey of eco-friendly house renovation: Part 1
So you've moved into a 1930’s property and want to make it more environmentally friendly and energy-efficient. What's next? Andy Stevens tells his story.