Ranking of interventions to reduce overheating in dwellings during heat waves [conference paper]

Extreme weather events, including heat waves, are predicted to increase in both frequency and severity over the coming decades. Low rates of house building and a growing population mean there is a need to plan for climate adaptation of existing dwellings. This research uses dynamic thermal simulation to model the effect of a series of passive heat wave mitigating interventions for UK dwellings. The interventions include a range of additions and modifications to solar shading, insulation and ventilation.