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* Which houses will command a price premium this year? According to GoBankingRates..... 1. Tech-heavy smart homes 2. Climate change and Natural Disaster resistant homes. 3. Sustainable and Simple homes 4. Practical and Functional Eco-Friendly Homes

In case you need a reminder: infill housing + higher population density = lower carbon emissions & lower energy usage! 🏘️ People can walk, use transit & drive shorter distances. Denser infill housing development is an essential climate strategy! https://lnkd.in/gX6jtZRy

Europe’s cities are facing the impacts of climate change ever more regularly and severely. After 2023’s record summer heat, flooding and heatwaves, the need to invest in resilience has never been clearer. A new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) has taken stock of adaption across Europe’s urban centres, looking at what actions cities are taking and what is already working. https://lnkd.in/gm8EeGgx

What happens if we use out-dated climate data to set the energy efficiency standards for the homes we're building now? They'll be hotter and require more and more energy to cool. It's time for us to build for the future, not a climate that no longer exists. Read the full report from Sweltering Cities and Renew here: https://lnkd.in/daMaEE5d https://lnkd.in/dhunVTfB

no surprise here. #climatechange #buildingEnergyefficiency 45 states have drawn up climate action plans. Here’s why every single one prioritizes buildings. US states across the country are planning near-term actions to improve buildings, support health, and boost economic opportunity. https://lnkd.in/g3n3kXAu

Are you concerned about the increasing impact of climate change in the Philippines? Recent events like the 48°C temperature recorded in Butuan City and early flooding in several regions are just some of the many alarming signs of the complex evolution of climate change in the country. To combat this, we need practical solutions that can mitigate its impact. Join the upcoming Green Switch Launch on March 15th, organized by Signify (former Philips Lighting). This event will feature government representatives, experts from energy and conservation consultant companies, and Signify itself, who will share how adopting energy-efficient solutions can address climate change. Make a significant impact and join the #RacetoZero initiative today. Hurry and register now to secure your spot 👉 https://signify.co/3TbbEdb And learn more about the Green Switch program at 👉 https://signify.co/3TeQQkV #GreenSwitch #SignifyPhilippines #LightonCarbonoff #ClimateChange

Extreme heat is a growing concern for cities like Boston. Summers are becoming increasingly hot, leading to heat-related higher risks. As we make investments in reducing carbon emissions and fighting climate change, it is crucial to keep extreme heat resilience in mind. Rebecca Herst, Associate Director of Resilience at the Boston Green Ribbon Commission, teamed up with Dr. M. Patricia Fabián from Boston University and Dr. Anna Goldman from Boston Medical Center (BMC) to identify ways to align our efforts to cut carbon emissions with our public health objectives. Read more via CommonWealth Beacon >> https://bit.ly/4gsByTm #ExtremeHeat #Boston #Climate #ClimateResilience #HeatResilience

“It is estimated that by 2030, annual losses from global heating and natural disasters could reach over 430 billion dollars. By 2050, it is estimated that extreme weather events associated with the greenhouse effect could destroy over 25 trillion dollars’ worth of housing. #climate #cities #urbanization #housing

A warming climate that increases the likelihood of stronger storms, wildfires and extreme heat will demand greener buildings that protect their residents and keep them safe, a report from the Pembina Institute says. In Healthy Buildings in a Changing Climate, the Calgary-based think tank argues for the importance of adapting Canada’s buildings, specifically multi-unit residential buildings. Deep retrofits are “really the only form of climate action that reduces emissions while protecting Canadians from increasing extreme, frequent natural disasters,” report co-author Betsy Agar, the program director of Pembina’s building program, told Sustainable Biz Canada. said. All levels of government, utilities, building owners, and the insurance and lending sectors will have to adjust their thinking to take on the issue, she added. #sustainability #greenbuildings #climate #Canada https://lnkd.in/enBrhsbj

Climate safe rooms are an interesting concept to prepare for our changing environment around the world. Climate change and especially rising temperatures will likely affect South Africa in coming years, so the way we build should seriously consider these factors. This article looks at measures being taken in Australia to deal with existing challenges regarding extreme heat that causes more deaths than any other natural hazard in the country. Our lightweight materials achieve far better insulation than most other traditional building materials. https://lnkd.in/dk8EiucR #SustainableConstruction #LightweightConcrete #GreenBuilding #CemteQ #ConstructionMaterials