Homeowners and builders can mitigate the effects of climate change by designing their outdoor facilities in a targeted manner. This is the conclusion reached by the Association of Private Building Owners (VPB). Consultant Norman-Marcel Dietz at VPB Hildesheim emphasizes that green, unsealed areas both protect the environment and improve the quality of life: "Greenery promotes people's health and well-being. Green spaces ensure social functions and increase the quality of life and location."
For optimum results, Norman-Marcel Dietz advises seeking professional advice when planning outdoor areas. Heat-resistant and shade-providing plants are particularly advantageous when choosing plants. These should also provide food for insects and birds. The right planting can reduce heat pressure and the warming of building surfaces.
It should be noted that trees can grow and shade photovoltaic systems. The VPB consultant appeals to homeowners to take responsibility: "The trend towards gravel surfaces and other supposedly low-maintenance petrified front gardens must be stopped at all costs." It is also important to recognize the connection between heat-generating, sealed surfaces and the rise in temperature in the living environment.
Source: VPB
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