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As Heat Waves Intensify, Europe’s Cities Rely on Age-Old Ways to Stay Cool

28 July 2023

Professor Catalina Spataru (UCL Energy Institute) describes how in Mediterranean countries, thick walls help absorb heat during the day and release it at night, and features that provide shade, like pergolas, also serve to keep residents cool and reduce sun exposure.

Read: New York Times (£)