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Maryland get a "D" on flood disclosure b/c it doesn't require that home buyers be told about past flood damages and much more. I spoke with @TollyTaylor of @wbaltv11 about what needs to happen. @NRDC wbaltv.com/article/nrdc-h…

Winners of the 4 > 1 planet pavilions competition showcased their climate resilient strategies in insulation and fire-resistant natural materials. However, protection from potential flooding remains unresolved, especially with pavilions by the waterfront. dezeen.com/2023/07/18/fro…

A climate scientist disclosing the customization of his research and making it less useful than it could have been, so it can be published in a distinguished journal. Transparency has become so rare. thefp.com/p/i-overhyped-…

Adding plants to urban areas enhances climate resilience by reducing heat, sequestering carbon, absorbing water runoff, improving air quality, quality of life, and sense of community. flipboard.com/video/scrippsn…

Homes designed and built to withstand weather extremes, using climate resilient and environmentally friendly building materials, can survive events like wildfires.  sunset.com/home-garden/ho…

And here is how you can help eampact.com/blog/Branch-Out

The carbon-capture solution has a great name. We call it a tree. That’s why planting a lot of trees is one of the short list of climate solutions that will work. forbes.com/sites/michaelb…

"There are many studies that examine the effects of individual nature-based solutions, but this merges all of them and analyzes the potential systemic effect, that's new." phys.org/news/2023-09-c…

A new era of architecture

A new CA building code will limit the carbon emissions of super large buildings, considering their operation, the building materials and the construction process. Hopefully this path will help us get to low carbon homes. dezeen.com/2023/08/21/cal…

Small behavioral changes and small investments can improve your home's temperature without harming the environment yankodesign.com/2023/06/01/how…

Each time we turn on the AC, we're making the world slightly hotter, contributing to climate change. Solutions for homeowners are similar to solutions for Cities: more shade, cool roofs, reflective surfaces, and increased vegetation. cnn.com/2023/07/20/bus… #HeatWaves

This might be my favourite 2 minutes of tv ever. @GeorgeMonbiot getting straight to the heart of what we need to do: system change. #degrowth

Devastating data from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (@NOAA) show 2020s are averaging only 18 days between each billion-dollar disaster … cost of each event adjusted for inflation and disasters include droughts, flooding, cyclones, winter storms, wildfires, etc. @VisualCap

We must prepare for a new reality. Add green spaces for shade and absorb the heat; retrofit buildings and homes to be more economical and efficient; and assist communities during extreme heat by providing water, cooling centers, and assistance. #HeatWaves cbsnews.com/news/heat-isla…

#EarthOvershootDay is "the date when humanity’s demand for ecological resources and services in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year." Today is the symbolic day of the year when humanity as a whole crosses over into an unsustainable drawdown of resources.

In addition to the practice of architecture, we help the profession through volunteering with the AIA. The new updates to the Framework for Design Excellence align beauty and performance. Read more here: aia.org/articles/66449…

Another cool (literally) ancient climate resilient strategy, no power needed. #HeatWaves #climateresilience

We have the climate resilient solutions for homes and cities. treehugger.com/buildings-must… #climateresilience #climateadaptation #heatwaves #wildfires

Since 1 May, nearly three quarters of all Americans (more than 68m people) have faced risks from wildfires, flooding, tropical storms and extreme heat. #ClimateEmergency