Even the most committed home workers might be tempted to trek into the office over the next month or two — should their employers provide the luxury of air conditioning, of course.
So begins the yearly reminder that we must support all efforts to future-proof our buildings against extreme weather.
Good insulation is only half the battle. Yes, a home that stays warm in winter is usually better prepared for summer mugginess, but smart shading, higher ceilings and breathable interior finishes could all have a part to play.
We’ve rounded up 10 homes for sale with a few temperature-regulating tricks.
Dulwich, SE21
£2.75 million
One of nine, a rare five-bedroom Huf Haus home in cul-de-sac, thought the closest examples to central London. Highly energy-efficient design.
Knight Frank, 020 3834 8114
Deptford, SE8
£795,000
A three-bedroom house designed to Passivhaus standards in attractive newly-built terrace. Triple glazing, MVHR system and separate study.
The Modern House, 020 3795 5920
Kentish Town, NW5
£1.6 million
A three-bedroom house in new low-lying terrace topped with green roof, ten minutes from Hampstead Heath. Courtyard with garden room.
Dexters, 020 7590 7299
Walthamstow, E17
£950,000
An EPC A-rated three-bedroom house in The Arbour. Compressed earth brick walls, air source heat pump and zero energy bills for five years.
The Stow Brothers, 020 3397 9797
Wandsworth, SW18
£595,000
A one-bedroom flat in new Artform scheme with air source heat pump and 2.8 metre ceilings. Micro allotment for each resident on the roof.
Urban Spaces, 020 3744 2500
Homerton, E9
£985,000
A distinctive two-bedroom home on infill site. Breathable lime plaster walls, polished concrete floors and mono-pitched timber ceilings.
The Modern House, 020 3795 5920
Putney, SW15
£2.65 million
A five bedroom Huf Haus on green secluded site between Barnes and Putney, with open layout and glazing shaded by roof overhang.
The Modern House, 020 3795 5920
Dalston, E8
Navarino Grove
£3.75 million
An airy house remodelled by RIBA award-winning architect, with sedum roof, shaded balconies and EPC B rating. Five bedrooms and outbuilding.
Hamptons, 020 3835 5298
Cricklewood, NW2
£400,000
A one-bedroom flat in The Gladstone with triple glazed windows and MVHR fresh air ventilation system. Over 800 sq ft of living space.
Savills, 020 7409 8756
Chiswick, W4
£1.5 million
An award-winning Passivhaus with three bedrooms and bathrooms, plus exposed concrete walls and solar heating system. No onward chain.
Whitman & Co, 020 3893 5694
