adapting buildings to climate change

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There are a number of ways that buildings can be impacted by climate trends and weather events.

Adapting buildings | Climate Just

If adaptation is not adequately considered, we will remain in a situation where buildings designed today will likely need upgrades within their lifetime, leading to a range of ramifications, including retrofit costs and performance-related issues.

Act now to ensure buildings are both net zero carbon and adaptable to a changing climate, Cambridge researchers argue | Department of Engineering

UNEP’s new report, A Practical Guide to Climate-resilient Buildings and Communities, shows how buildings and community spaces can be constructed to increase resilience. The report also demonstrates how combining ‘grey’ building solutions with ‘green’ nature-based solutions can have promising results.

5 ways to make buildings climate change resilient

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Adapting Buildings to Climate Change – Climate Adaptation Platform

Buildings vs. climate change: Building adaptation and mitigation – Sostenibilidad

FOR EXAMPLE:

Glasgow new-build nurseries employ smart grey water systems – Smart Cities World

Plant-based buildings: New report details how green walls and roofs can boost urban climate resilience | BusinessGreen News

Nature based solutions have the potential to transform cities and buildings – Workplace Insight

Design for Adaptation: Living in a Climate-Changing World | BuildingGreen

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