In a heatwave, a cool library or shopping centre is a lifeline. Do we need more climate shelters?
- Written by Abby Mellick Lopes, Professor, Social Design, Faculty of Design and Society, University of Technology Sydney
Agustin Perondi/UnsplashMany of our homes and workplaces were built for a milder climate that no longer exists. As Australia braces for more days above 40ºC and hot nights, many homes – especially older or poorly insulated ones – become unsafe as heat overwhelms the body’s natural cooling systems.
Wealthier households may be...





