We must balance noise and overheating in urban housing

By Katherine Holden 2019-09-24T05:00:00

Noise and overheating are considered separately in the design and planning stages. This needs to change

Both heat and high levels of noise in the home can have a negative effect on people’s health, such as dehydration and interrupted sleep. With air-conditioning rare in UK homes, the majority of us rely on natural ventilation to maintain comfortable temperatures and limit overheating, particularly during strong heat waves like we’ve experienced this summer.

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