Le Corbusier’s social housing was meant to be the dream. In a summer of extreme heat, it is a nightmare
- Posted on August 7, 2026
- By The Guardian
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Le Corbusier’s social housing was meant to be the dream. In a summer of extreme heat, it is a nightmare
When temperatures get to 40C inside, and French building regulations won’t even allow shutters, these tenants’ listed homes are simply unlivable, says Anna Richards, a journalist based in Lyon
