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Heatwave Days
As our summers grow ever hotter, it is our urban areas that are in the frontline of climate change. Our data identifies hotspots based on the density of building fabric, extent of hard surfaces and proximity of green space to provide a comprehensive view of localised warming that could have serious health impacts to residents and workers.
Intro
A climate-specific dataset for assessing change in frequency of heatwave conditions
In the future, higher temperatures will lead to increasing frequency and duration of heatwaves. Heatwaves profoundly affect the way we live and work: with increased mortality, school closures, interrupted working patterns, etc.
Temperature effects in the home can be mitigated by retrofitting and behavioural changes. Buyers in the future may expect such mitigation, as they currently expect cavity wall insulation and central heating.
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Why this matters to Clients
For homebuyers:
- Health complications and co-morbidities.
- Impacts the quiet enjoyment of the home.
- significant retrofit costs to mitigate risks.
- lack of mitigation may impact on property value or re-sale.
For commercial property:
- High impact on worker productivity, absenteeism and cost to employers.
- Wider impacts to biodiversity, supply chains, infrastructure and agriculture.
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