U.S. public housing faces greater flood risk due to low-quality constructionNews
SourceDecember 9, 2024
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U.S. public housing faces greater flood risk due to low-quality construction
New research shows that lower-quality public housing in the United States is located in areas with high flood risk. AUSTIN, TX, USA – Hurricane Helene…

Predicting the weather: New meteorology estimation method aids building efficiencyClimate
SourceNovember 26, 2024
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Predicting the weather: New meteorology estimation method aids building efficiency
Due to the growing reality of global warming and climate change, there is increasing uncertainty around meteorological conditions used in energy assessments of buildings. Existing…

Cities can curb floodplain development with existing toolsClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 19, 2024
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Cities can curb floodplain development with existing tools
A recent paper published in Oxford Open Climate Change sheds light on an unexpected trend: many U.S. cities are successfully avoiding development in flood-prone areas,…

Tackling the Climate and Housing Crises: Promoting Compact Living in EuropeClimate
SourceJuly 8, 2024
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Tackling the Climate and Housing Crises: Promoting Compact Living in Europe
By Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS) – Helmholtz Centre Potsdam Future European Union housing policy must address the twin challenges of providing adequate housing for…
