Why i’m lukewarm on heat pumps (so far)

Discover if the installation and running costs make this renewable technology a financially viable option for your home

A round-up of the latest self-build and home renovation news, products and events. By Jennifer Grimble

Opponents of air conditioning are usually against it out of a knee-jerk anti-consumerist attitude, says Sam Dumitriu. For them, “comfort can never come ahead of tackling climate change”. To quote one

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When they bought a 1980s house, Eilidh and Rob called in the experts to turn it into an eco-friendly family home

Whether you are building a new home or extending your current one, overheating should be taken seriously to ensure a comfortable indoor temperature on even the hottest of days