THE HEATWAVEShape an idea

EXPLORE HEAT

Temperature is a number.
Heat is an experience.

A practical starting point for seeing the whole heat challenge before jumping to a favourite solution.

01 / FIVE LENSES

Look at heat from more than one angle.

Move across the lenses. The useful clues often sit between them.

01

Body

Who is feeling the heat, when, and what does it interrupt?

health, sleep, comfort, concentration
02

Building

Where does heat enter, collect and struggle to leave?

roof, walls, windows, airflow, materials
03

Street

Which routes and public spaces become unusable?

shade, surfaces, trees, water, waiting
04

Routine

How do schedules, clothing, work and care change exposure?

time, behaviour, labour, mobility
05

System

Which rules, services and markets shape who can stay cool?

energy, housing, planning, access
PASSIVE COOLING

Work with shade, air, materials and time.

  • Stop heat entering
  • Help heat escape
  • Create shade
  • Use plants and water carefully
  • Adapt how space is used
ACTIVE COOLING

Use energy and equipment where they add real value.

  • Move air
  • Cool people directly
  • Control temperature or humidity
  • Protect critical rooms and services
  • Plan for cost and reliability

The question is rarely passive or active. It is what combination works here, for these people, under these conditions?

02 / EVIDENCE CHECK

Before falling in love with an idea, ask...

  1. 01Who says this is the problem?
  2. 02What does the temperature data show?
  3. 03What does lived experience add?
  4. 04Who could benefit, and who might be missed?
  5. 05What happens on the hottest day?
  6. 06Who would maintain or adapt the response?

Ready to use the evidence?

Put it to work on a real challenge.

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