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Urban Heat Island Effect: How Our Cities Are Heating Up! 🔥 Ever wondered why cities are often much hotter than surrounding areas? It’s called the Urban Heat Island effect, and it’s a major urban planning challenge impacting our quality of life and the environment. In this video, we unpack: - What causes Urban Heat Islands - How traditional materials like asphalt and concrete amplify heat - Innovative solutions, from cool pavements to urban greening, that can make our cities cooler and more livable Watch to learn how we can rethink urban design for a cooler, more sustainable future! #UrbanHeatIsland #CityCooling #UrbanPlanning #SustainableCities #ClimateAction #CoolPavements #GreenInfrastructure #UrbanNerves

How is your home/ place of work/ school coping in the heat? Great #Free guidance below on #SummerComfort. Discover more in TODAY's webinar looking at #PassiveHouse & #SocialHousing https://lnkd.in/esCGUJAg #BuildingPerformance #BetterBuildings #FreeGuidance #Passivhaus #ClimateAction

Understanding the "Urban Heat Island Effect" and why cities are increasingly getting hotter than their suburbs/peripheries.... #UrbanNerves #UrbanPlanning #UrbanHeatIsland #CityCooling #UrbanPlanning #SustainableCities #ClimateAction #CoolPavements #GreenInfrastructure #UrbanDesign

“Climate Positive Enclosures—Priorities and Process” I’m really looking forward to presenting and discussing this at BEST6 (Building Enclosure Science & Technology) in Austin next Tuesday with Brittany Coughlin and Ruwan Jayaweera! We'll be addressing the full potential of enclosure performance, including operational and #embodiedcarbon emissions. The crucial role that building enclosures play mitigating dynamic exterior and interior conditions, also provide significant opportunities for global climate benefits. #climatepositive #climateaction BRIC Architecture, Inc. RDH Building Science PAE

Our latest editorial in the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI)'s #ArchitectureIreland magazine highlights the critical role of sustainable insulation in preserving and upgrading traditional buildings across Ireland. Redstone Calsitherm, a lime-based, highly breathable insulation system helps cut heat loss, reduce energy use, and boost comfort & wellbeing. Key Highlights: ✅ Calsitherm Climate Boards can absorb up to 4.7 times their weight in water. ✅ High pH levels prevent mould growth. ✅ Have an A1 fire classification for non-combustibility. ✅ Effective moisture regulation due to their capillary-active properties. #SustainableBuilding #NaturalInsulation

Next week, Miller Hull Associate, April Ng, AIA, will be presenting Loom House at the National Institute of Building Sciences’s BEST6 Conference in Austin, Texas. April will be joined by 4EA Building Science Principal, Jeff Speert in the session 'A Mid-Century Gem Goes Net Positive.’ Located on a beautifully landscaped bluff overlooking Puget Sound, Loom House is an extensive renovation of a 1960s Pacific Northwest mid-century 2-building residence on Bainbridge Island. As one of only four homes on earth to meet full Living Building Challenge Certification, the impact of Loom House has continued to drive the project forward, advocating for change far beyond its property line. This presentation will focus on key upgrades to the enclosure. These changes include the addition of insulation, air sealing, and glazing replacement while maintaining and enhancing the character of this distinctly Pacific Northwest home. Lessons learned will be shared that could have applicability to other exposed wood structure buildings. April and Jeff will present an analysis of the global warming potential of the interventions and the strategies employed for net positive energy. The project demonstrates hyper-efficient enclosure design and implementation as well as the potential for greening existing building stock. Click the link to register, https://bit.ly/49yQvik. 

Credit to Biophilic Design 70,702 followers in LinkedIn April.1, 2024 THE POWER OF URBAN TREES https://lnkd.in/gjjKVxc9 Urban trees are the answer! A little bit of green can make a big change! Observe the contrast on the same street when measuring the temperature. The asphalt road registered a scorching high of 46 degrees Celsius, while the shaded street showed a considerably lower temperature of 34 degrees Celsius This twelve-degree difference is a powerful eye-opener on how urban planning and green infrastructure can play a crucial role in mitigating urban heat islands and creating sustainable, resilient cities for future generations

As urban environments continue to grow and evolve, the need for sustainable and health-enhancing building practices becomes increasingly important. Essential oils are emerging as a valuable component in green architecture, contributing to improved indoor air quality and overall occupant well-being. This article explores how essential oils are being integrated into green building practices and urban architecture, focusing on their use in air purification systems and building materials. https://lnkd.in/gBPbXcPr

My latest piece in the Living Architecture Monitor - all about Sponge Cities - and why this approach can help cities become more climate resilient.

Climate investments can play a vital role in preserving historical buildings by providing the resources needed to make these structures energy-efficient — without compromising their unique architectural features. Historic buildings often face challenges related to outdated insulation, inefficient heating and cooling systems, and […]