There's growing demand for changes to building regulations to prevent new-build townhouses from overheating in the summer.

Homeowners from across the nation have seen their townhouses reach temperatures exceeding 50C.

Team Green Architects co-founder Sian Taylor says many townhouse windows aren't built with external shading - adding to summer heat issues.

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There's growing demand for changes to building regulations to prevent new-build townhouses from overheating in the summer.
Homeowners from across the nation have seen their townhouses reach temperatures exceeding 50C.
Team Green Architects co-founder Sian Taylor says many townhouse windows aren't built with external shading - adding to summer heat issues.
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Sian Taylor: Team Green Architects co-founder on the calls to address overheating in townhouses

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