Healthy Homes Principle
"The state of the UK’s housing stock is not just a matter of comfort but of life and death (Shahzad et al., 2025).
Climate change, alongside with poorly insulated and inefficient homes, are leaving millions of people vulnerable to the increasing dangers of extreme temperatures. In winter, excessive cold causes severe health problems and burdens residents and the NHS with preventable costs (BRE, 2023). Meanwhile, overheating in summer, exacerbated by climate change, is becoming an increasing threat, particularly for older people and those in urban areas (Basaly et al., 2024; UK Health Security Agency, 2024).
Addressing thermal comfort issues thus requires a comprehensive approach that includes improving insulation, ensuring adequate heating, cooling and ventilation, and strengthening of housing regulations."