A CPD webinar exploring the causes of overheating in both new-build and retrofit projects, examining the impact of building fabric, glazing and ventilation strategies. Industry experts will discuss practical approaches to mitigating overheating, maintaining healthy indoor environments and delivering buildings that remain comfortable as well as resilient and low carbon, in a changing climate. Presentations plus audience Q&A.
- Health risks – e.g. in apartments, care homes and schools
- Part O compliance versus Part L – lessons learned and common pitfalls
- Solar gain management: glazing specifications, shading and orientation
- Passive cooling strategies versus mechanical cooling
- The role of MVHR and natural ventilation in reducing overheating risk
- Embracing night-time cooling and thermal mass
- Designing for future climate scenarios rather than current weather patterns
- Measured performance: closing the performance gap in envelopes on overheating
- Analysis of cooling demand – when does active cooling become unavoidable?
- Can reversible heat pumps provide a practical heating and cooling solution?