The recent and projected upward trends in the frequency and intensity of climate-induced
events in cities have enhanced the focus on adaptation. In addition to enhancing the …

Many newly built, energy-efficient terraced houses are characterised by high indoor air
temperatures and thermal comfort issues, because these state-of-the-art houses were …

In all cities and urban areas, the risk faced by people and assets from hazards associated
with climate change has increased (high confidence1). Urban areas are now home to 4.2 …

There is growing evidence of an increased incidence of overheating during warm weather in
buildings without air-conditioning, especially homes in temperate climates where the …

The unprecedented levels of urbanization in the last century have led to significant social
housing populations in cities across the world. Housing conditions in social housing units …

In light of current climate change projections in recent years, there has been an increasing
interest in the assessment of indoor overheating in domestic environments in previously …

Fuel poverty can be defined as “the inability to afford adequate warmth in the home”. The
concept was firstly developed due to health risks related to cold among low income …

Anthropogenic climate change will likely put dwellings at risk of overheating and potentially
increase cooling demand in the decades ahead, leading to higher greenhouse gas (GHG) …

Environmental issues, costs, and limited energy supply, among other concerns have been
driving the efforts toward more energy efficient buildings over the last four decades. Hence …

Across Europe dwellings will be constructed to comply with nearly Zero Energy Buildings
(nZEB) standards by 2020. This requires highly performing dwellings, an arena previously …