Growing up in humid South Carolina summers, then living through three rounds of heatwaves this year in London without AC, it's safe to say I know what hot feels like. But feeling hot while trying to relax in your home? Going to sleep in your beautifully curated bedding while sweating? It's not ideal, to say the least. So how do you design a home that stays cool throughout the hottest temperatures? Well, it typically starts with clever building features and proper planning. So I asked an architecture and design expert to share her secrets.
"Many older homes, particularly in places that have traditionally had milder summers, simply weren't designed to cope with prolonged periods of heat," Australian-based, award-winning architect and designer Georgina Wilson explains to me. Sure, different countries have different design tricks that keep homes cool, but it's not always obvious which tips and tricks might be best for your home. "As temperatures continue to rise, there are several architectural upgrades that can make a noticeable difference to comfort without relying solely on air conditioning," adds Georgina. The more resourceful, the more effective.
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