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COOL runnings

Style tip Install a wooden fan in a room that maximises natural elements. It’s like for like.

It’s that time of year when cheap plastic fans sell out and you’re left tossing up whether to invest in air conditioning or move to Antarctica. Choosing an energy-efficient cooling system can be a minefield, but maybe all you need to keep your home cool is a pedestal fan – and insect screens on your windows for night-time.

Cooling solutions

“I am a huge fan of simple ceiling fans,” says architect Harriet

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