# A Study of Architectural Measures used to Reduce Overheating - Literature Review and Analysis - AWARD

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Historic England](/buyers/historic-england/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: Architectural Thread LTD
- Award value: £15,000
- Award date: 16 January 2025
- Published: 17 January 2025
- Contract start: 20 January 2025
- Contract end: 30 June 2025
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: ec76dfb8-6cb3-4a64-b692-c4f30155bedc-818197
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0733a1d9-1c16-4433-b9db-c2507930a29b

## Description

o Undertake a literature review to identify a list of measures that were used in the past in the United Kingdom to reduce summertime overheating\. The measures should not include design decisions based on location, exposure or orientation etc, or any measures that cannot be reintroduced or retrofitted to an existing building\. o Undertake a literature review to identify a list of measures that were or continue to be used in Mediterranean climates to reduce summertime overheating\. The measures should not include design decisions based on location, exposure or orientation etc, or any measures that cannot be reintroduced or retrofitted to an existing building\. o Evaluate each of the identified measures in relation to its installation and use including its technical practicality and impact on the structure of the building, the fire risk, and its resilience to the risk of increased storm events, as well as any maintenance implications and longevity\. More details can be found in the Invitation to Tender document

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec76dfb8-6cb3-4a64-b692-c4f30155bedc-818197)