The Financial Times article “Britain’s Heatwave Sparks Debate Over Air Conditioning in Homes,” highlights renewed discussion over whether more UK homes should include air conditioning as temperatures rise. Fewer than 5% of UK homes currently have AC, with building rules traditionally favoring insulation and ventilation over active cooling.
The FT said experts warned passive cooling may not be enough during extreme heatwaves, while rising consumer demand and climate concerns are increasing pressure for wider adoption of air conditioning in both new and existing homes.