Designing to Avoid Overheating

Published:2022
Publisher:MPA The Concrete Centre
Price:Free

Overheating is already thought to affect up to 20% of the housing stock in England and is expected to increase in the future. This short guide explains some of the design decisions that can be made to reduce overheating.

This version of the guide (updated in 2022), covers information on the new Building Regulation Part O, which deals specifically with overheating in new residential properties.

Visit the overheating web page.

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