Domestic overheating: What now? Why now?

Description

Event Details
Domestic overheating is a growing concern in UK homes exacerbated by ongoing climate change. It has led to increasing discomfort, illness, and mortality. A widespread adoption of air conditioning could lead to higher carbon emissions, increased pressure on the energy system, and greater social inequality.

This event invites researchers, practitioners, and policy makers across academia, design consultancy, social organisations, and local authorities. We will explore adaptive and accessible cooling strategies that mitigate overheating without significantly increasing energy demand.

Where
103A, Clarice Pears Building, University of Glasgow.

When
1st JUL, 9:30 - 13:00. Lunch will be provided.

09:30–10:00 – Arrival & Registration
10:00–11:00 – Session 1: Evidence from Data and Behavioural Research
10:00–10:10 Smart Sensing for Smarter Homes: Research Pathways in Domestic Environments, Dr Mingyu Zhu (Urban Big Data Centre, University of Glasgow)
10:15–10:25 Long-term Adaptation and Acute Shock in London Domestic Environments, Dr Maoran Sun (University of Cambridge)
10:30–10:40  Dr. Carlos Jimenez-Bescos (University of Westminster)
10:45–10:55 Local Urban Climate-Aware HVAC Control via Reinforcement Learning, Dr. Zhonghua Zheng (University of Manchester)
10:55–11:10 Open Discussion & Q&A
11:10–11:25 – Break
11:15–12:15 – Session 2: Modelling, Design and Policy Implications
11:15–11:35 UBEM Approach and Its Implications for Residential Electrification, Dr Carlos Calderon (Newcastle University)
11:40–11:50 Heat, Health, and Inequity: Urban Challenges and Climate Solutions in the Global South, Haiwei Li (University of Cambridge)
11:50-12:05 From Insight to Implementation: Leveraging User Feedback for Low-Carbon Transitions, Prof. Richard Laing (Northumbria University)
12:05–12:20Open Discussion & Q&A
12:20–13:00 – Networking Lunch

Period	1 Jul 2025
Held at	University of Glasgow, United Kingdom
Degree of Recognition	National