There was a time when finding ways to cool a house down was not a particular priority for most people living in the UK — in fact, seeking out ways to keep heat in took precedence in most cases. But things change and, certainly in recent years, rising temperatures have highlighted how poorly-suited most British homes are for the extreme heat.
Given that the UK's highest June temperature on record was recently set, it makes sense that anyone building a kitchen extension, renovating or even building from scratch, should be looking to incorporate ways to keep their house cool — and certainly this is what the top architects are prioritizing these days.
