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Is your A-rated home too hot this summer? Here's what to do
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Experts are warning that some energy-efficient A-rated homes are suffering from severe overheating during summer months due to poor design and insulation choices. Architects are now emphasizing the need for holistic design, including better orientation and shading, to combat climate-related indoor temperature spikes.
Jeff Colley, Passive House Plus editor and Fionnuala May, President of the RIAI, joined Morning Ireland to discuss the challenges climate change poses to housing and planning. Listen back above.
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