This paper will present the findings of review conducted of an extensive sway of literature and current case studies examining the different features of the built environment that are affected by climate change an. In o better understand the built environment and its impact on occupant¿s health and well-being which has been shown to have an effect due to its urban and the interior environments created therein, this review will explore evidence relating to the pertinent and growing area of discourse and will present findings relevant to an Irish context on a national and regional level.