Designed for winter, overwhelmed by heat: Europe's housing challenge
Europe is facing intense heatwaves that have revealed the shortcomings of its traditional home designs, which are built to retain heat. Predominantly found in northern
Europe is facing intense heatwaves that have revealed the shortcomings of its traditional home designs, which are built to retain heat. Predominantly found in northern and central areas, these homes use materials such as stone and brick combined with thick insulation and multi-pane windows, resulting in extreme discomfort as temperatures soar.
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