It may even be Paris' unique architectural integrity that makes adapting to warmer climates such a challenge: 80 percent of its buildings were built before 1945. READ ALSO Scientists explain the 'heat sink' effect that makes Paris feel like an ovenThis means many of Paris' most authentic buildings weren't built to any discernable heat efficiency standard. The mayor's office has a plan for Paris to be carbon neutral by 2050, and its old buildings make that especially challenging. Old buildings do have some advantages, said Fabien Gantois, from the Order of Architects of Ile-de-France. For Gantois, there's an important balance between modernising buildings and maintaining Paris' unique aesthetic.

Source: The Local July 26, 2019 07:52 UTC