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Displaying 5 of about 5 results… to maximize and/or minimize natural effects, such as solar heat gain. These decisions can reduce heating and cooling … costs. Thermal mass —the building’s mass is used to store heat energy in order to reduce temperature swings; it can supplement solar heat gain to radiate heat at night. Natural ventilation …
… More frequent and extreme weather events - rains & floods, heat waves & droughts - reduced snowpack, increasing … and forestry from the combined effect of drought, heat stress and fire. The PESETA study of the EU Joint … More frequent and extreme weather events - rains & floods, heat waves & droughts - reduced snowpack, increasing …
… severe weather events, such as tornado outbreaks, intense heat waves, flooding, active hurricane seasons, and solar … severe weather events, such as tornado outbreaks, intense heat waves, flooding, active hurricane seasons, and solar …
… and increase adoption. One opportunity may be the current wave of government economic stimulus funding in response to … offers several urban greening options, for instance, urban heat island mitigation and storm-water management. Such … disaster impacts (e.g. slope stabilization, reduction of heat island effect, etc.) and their contribution to climate …
… and enhancing resilience to droughts, floods, erosion, heat and water stress. ARMIS helps farmers to optimize their … and enhancing resilience to droughts, floods, erosion, heat and water stress. ARMIS helps farmers to optimize their …