Heatwaves Spark Calls to Bring Back Traditional Shop Awnings on High Streets Friday, July 24, 2026 heatwaves climatechange awnings highstreets urbanheat councils adaptation resilience shading sustainability As climate change drives increasingly severe heatwaves, local councils are considering a return to a classic architectural feature to help cool public spaces: shop awnings. This idea, proposed by Duncan Hounsell, former chair … Read More