The Federal Institute for Research on Building, Urban Affairs and Spatial Development (BBSR), in collaboration with the University of Stuttgart, explains what measures can be taken to protect residential buildings in Germany from extreme weather events such as flooding, hail and storms. The brochure "Climate-adapted buildings and properties - recommendations for planners, architects and owners" provides interested parties with an overview of man-made climate change and the construction industry as well as recommendations for action for properties and buildings.
In addition to structural engineering and construction, the BBSR also points to nature-based solutions that can protect residential buildings in the event of extreme weather events. These include, for example, green roofs and façades, as well as trees and shrubs. According to the BBSR, plants can not only provide shade and cool the surroundings through evaporation, but can also store water during heavy rainfall and release it with a time delay.
"There are already many clever approaches to climate-adapted housing construction," says Robert Kaltenbrunner, Head of the Housing and Construction Department at the BBSR, "the challenges lie in implementation. This includes raising awareness among property owners. Many misjudge the dangers of extreme weather. Planners and architects also have a role to play: They should - in addition to climate protection - also consider adaptation to climate change in building planning to a far 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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