In the built environment, we have become highly proficient at designing for the heating season. We know how to insulate, how to seal, and how to decarbonise our heat sources.

However, as our climate shifts and building standards continue to evolve, a new challenge is emerging in cooler climates: cooling.

In an episode of Air Quality Matters, Paul D O’Sullivan of Munster Technological University discusses the complex relationship between ventilation, thermal comfort, and the increasing risk of overheating in modern buildings.

The conversation explores why overheating is becoming a critical design issue, how thermal comfort extends beyond temperature setpoints, and what this means for the future performance of our building stock.

Listen to the episode to learn more here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/thermal-comfort-overheating-human-factor-conversation-simon-jones-58hle/