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Love this idea for all post-disaster scenarios: dwell.com/article/destro…

Always worth saving historic places and regenerating communities. savingplaces.org/stories/11-mos…

Exciting news for renewable energy: wired.com/story/grid-sca…

The real costs of climate change are rapidly approaching: wsj.com/real-estate/fl…

Hazard mitigation before a disaster saves at least 6:1 of costs after disaster. grist.org/politics/fema-…

I am on the road this week to share ideas for climate adaptation with AIA South Carolina at the Resilience by Design conference. Come to learn more about the important role designers play in climate adaptation!

Climate Adaptation for Architects: A Design Toolkit is now in production and scheduled for release in September. I'm excited to share strategies and examples with architects, planners, and landscape architects over the next few months. See the QR code for pre-order discounts!

A lot of good science here. Since Stennis was built 50 years ago, sea levels have risen 12”. govtech.com/em/safety/as-g…

On average, the amount of time considered unsafe to work outside during a typical 9-to-5 workday will increase 8% by 2050, assuming greenhouse gas emissions stay on their current trajectory. Big changes in construction scheduling are happening now. theguardian.com/environment/20…

Traffic calming should be the default, built into every new street and reconstruction project.

Milton is going to be just awful, even for a state that is prepared for hurricanes. But in a side note, let me draw your attention to the completely useless "shutters" on this house. theguardian.com/us-news/2024/o…

STUDY: A recent analysis highlighted how investing in and creating additional parks, trails, and green space have become more crucial for economic development. It found “a strong correlation between park investment and economic vitality.” Via @FastCompany fastcompany.com/91193751/why-s…

Still so much work to do when it comes to decarbonizing the US power grid.

The 2024 GSA Design Awards are open, with submissions due 30 October. They are looking for the best federal investments in architectural design and the arts! gsadesign.awardsplatform.com

This report is damning. reuters.com/graphics/BUILD…

Our September Home issue!🏡 Jason and Paige Kennedy transformed four shipping containers into a modern, one-of-a-kind home in Bay St. Louis.Overcoming numerous challenges, the Kennedys created a masterpiece. gcwmultimedia.com/from-shipping-… Digital issue: gcwmultimedia.com/read-online

Our #AtlasofAccountability found that between 2011-2023, #CT faced 16 federal disaster declarations for snow, hurricanes, and tropical storms. Our @CTInsider op-ed shows the urgent need for funding to protect our most vulnerable areas. Read here: bit.ly/471WBb2

This gorgeous container house was painstakingly crafted by the owners with attention to every detail of our design. Find the whole story at: …smississippi.mydigitalpublication.com/fall-2024