Climate and culture

[adriftinthefog]

As we go into a heat wave red alert, the temperatures climb to those that HalcyonPoodle considers pleasantly Mediterranean and would have a Brazilian considering removing his jumper. I wonder how long it will take the English to start building in a way that works in the summer. Being used to a temperate climate we generally build structures that are comfortable 75% of the year. In places that are more extreme they give a bit more thought to the matter. In Marrakesh and Barcelona, they don't go in a lot for air con, but buildings are designed to exclude heat and light, with thick walls.
What the Hell, I'm an Englishman - complaining about the weather is part of my national culture!