With the UK experiencing four heatwaves so far this year and with heat-health warnings currently in place across parts of England, Vent-Axia has sponsored a new white paper examining the growing challenge of overheating in UK buildings. Published by Architects Datafile (ADF), the ‘Solutions for Mitigating Overheating in Residential and Commercial Buildings’ report explores how architects are responding to the need to mitigate overheating in new-build properties, amid tightening regulations and rising temperatures, including highlighting the increasing role of ventilation as part of the overall mitigation strategy.
With more than 2,800 excess deaths estimated during the May and June 2026 heatwaves, and the impact of July’s heatwaves yet to be assessed, overheating in our homes has become a serious public health issue. It is...
