Objective

Implement climate-proofing of buildings.

Description

Building design solutions take inspiration from traditional features of dwellings located in traditionally warm climate countries, such as:

• the building aspect ratio, that is the ratio between the interior space and the external surface of the building that maximises the dispersion of internal heat and minimizes the uptake of heat through solar radiation.
• architectonical elements such as awnings, overhangs, window shades, porticoes, white or lightly coloured external walls and roof
• the solar orientation of the building, which can minimise the daily exposure of the building to sunlight.

Expected results

Hi-tech solutions; organization of the space in the proximity of buildings; technical features of the building to control the indoor temperature; mechanical or natural ventilation; green roofs.

Result indicators

Hi-tech solution: temperature [°C]
Technical features: indoor temperature [°C]
Mechanical or natural ventilation: indoor humidity [g/m³] and temperature [°C]
Green roofs: reflection of solar energy [%]

Involved actors

Builder and buyer.

Expected timeline for action

• Short term (1-4 years)

Best practices

• Hamburg - Germany
• Stuttgart - Germany
• Piemonte Region - Italy
• Antwerp - Belgium
• Basel - Switzerland
• Rotterdam - Netherlands
• Madrid - Spain
• Apulia Region – Italy
• Apulia Region – Italy

Criticalities

Economic and cultural obstacles. Climate-proof buildings are more expensive and more difficult to implement and maintain than standard building practices.

Scope of the action

• Adaptation
• Mitigation

Type of proposed actions

• Grey

Sector of action

• Urban settlement

Climate impacts

• Extreme temperatures

Implementation scale

• Municipality
• Region / Country

Source

https://climate-adapt.eea.europa.eu/help/share-your-info/general/climate-proofing-of-buildings-against-excessive-heat