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When Weather Becomes a Design Challenge

Community Architect

As the politicians say, climate change is no longer a future threat, it is already here. In the last phase of the upcoming German election candidates of the major contending parties agreed in a recent discussion that they have not developed an effective language about the climate crisis, one that the public would care about and understand.

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How climate, pandemic, and war shape the "future proofing" of buildings, cities and regions

Community Architect

Future proofing in highly uncertain times Amortization in real estate frequently exceeds 25 years, comprehensive plans try to shape the future for 10 years, sometimes longer. Yet, the future seems highly unpredictable. A smaller group sees their future in places far from home and take on a nomadic lifestyle.

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