With millions sweltering in heatwaves that started earlier than ever this year, the buildings we live and work in have come under the spotlight. Northern Europeans have found that most homes are designed to trap heat rather than stay cool, making them saunas when temperatures rise.
But there are solutions available. Eco construction is an approach to building that prioritises techniques which keep buildings cool, while creating less carbon emissions by, for instance, using local materials that don't have to be shipped across the world. According to the European Environment Agency (EEA) the building sector is responsible for 35 per cent of the EU's greenhouse gas emissions
