'A huge difference to people's thermal comfort': Experts suggest tricks for householders to minimise summer heat

Supplied: Alessandro Ossola/Macquarie University, AdaptWest, Airborne Research AustraliaThe analysis of the AdaptWest images highlighted the stark differences between urban and vegetated areas .During the night, bitumen roads continued to radiate heat.On January 4 last year, a temperature ofBoth cities experienced severe storms either before or after the heatwaves.

Here are some key changes you can make to your home that could help you weather the highs and lows of summer — and even save you some money.While the buildings baked in Mansfield Park, large trees and grassy expanses reduced temperatures by"If you think about the difference between 32 and 39 degrees, that makes a huge difference to people's thermal comfort," Professor Leishman says.Discover a town built to survive and adapt to extreme weather on your mobile in AR.

While many government and city councils have urban greening programs, Professor Leishman says the focus is on public land such as parks, gardens and street trees. But expanding green areas in backyards could make a big difference to the heat island effect. "We can do a lot in our own backyard in terms of planting trees and keeping it green instead of concreting driveways."

When my parents old house resold, the 12 mature trees they had planted were all razed to the ground to make way for four townhouses. Our councils now have a save one tree rule, and it's always the smallest. Housing density means councils need to design wider verges for trees.

Now - Very practical ways to manage your home for cool. With the impact of dark Vs light coloured roofs an additional 30+ degrees, the ubiquitous prevalence of dark grey at the moment must be driving wasteful energy use. Why isn’t this a component in the Councils’ assessment?

I found the best way to cool the house down is to turn the air conditioner on. 😜👍

How about they advise the government to tax the big polluters into oblivion?

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