The Federal Institute for Research on Building, Urban Affairs and Spatial Development (BBSR), in cooperation with the University of Stuttgart, provides answers to the question of which measures can protect residential buildings in Germany against extreme weather events such as flooding, hail and storms. In the brochure "Climate-adapted buildings and properties - recommendations for planners, architects and owners", interested parties receive, among other things, an overview of man-made climate change and the building industry, as well as recommendations for action for properties and buildings.
In addition to structural engineering and building design, the BBSR also points to nature-based solutions that can protect residential buildings during extreme weather events. These include green roofs and facades, for example, as well as trees and shrubs. According to the BBSR, plants can not only provide shade and cool the environment through evaporation, but also store water during heavy rainfall and release it with a time delay.
"There are already many smart approaches to climate-adapted housing," says Robert Kaltenbrunner, head of the Housing and Construction Department at BBSR, "the challenges lie in implementation. This includes raising awareness among property owners. Many misjudge the dangers posed by extreme weather. Planners and architects are also challenged: They should - in addition to climate protection - also consider adaptation to climate change in building planning to a much greater extent than has been the case to date." The brochure is available free of charge at bbsr.bund.de.
Source: bbsr.bund.de
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