Climate Change and Building Renovation

Climate Change and Building Renovation

Renovation can improve resilience to heat, intense rainfall and changing comfort needs when measures are designed as a coordinated system.

Reduce overheating

External shading, glazing strategy, insulation and night ventilation can lower heat gains when tailored to orientation and occupancy.

Manage water

Roofs, gutters, thresholds, drainage and landscape falls need capacity, safe overflows and regular maintenance.

Avoid unintended effects

Airtightness and insulation changes must be coordinated with ventilation and moisture control.

Practical checklist

• Assess site-specific climate exposure
• Prioritise passive measures
• Monitor performance after completion

Qualified assessment matters because isolated upgrades can transfer risk elsewhere in the building.