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If you're interested in turning your non-climate-controlled units into climate control, check out this discussion on the Self-Storage Talk online community for advice. https://bit.ly/3wjhyjM #iss #selfstorage #insideselfstorage #publication #magazine #storage #owners #managers #investors #developers #issfamilyofbrands #magazine #expo #onlinemedia #onlinestore #webcommunity

Join us for the first Ignite webinar of 2024, exploring how buildings contribute to climate change – including processes you may not have connected to the buildings around you. Register: https://bit.ly/3ROdz5t Amanda D. Smith Senior Scientist for the built environment will explain why climate solutions and climate problems are tricky to untangle in this sector. And she’ll offer suggestions for choosing and implementing solutions that can help dramatically reduce emissions while also keeping us healthier, more connected to each other, and more connected to the earth. No matter if you are an #architect, homeowner, renter, construction professional or building manager, you’ll come away with a better ability to judge how your actions will reduce buildings’ greenhouse gas emissions. #builtenvironment #projectdrawdown #greenbuilding #climateaction

Check out Shan Arora's panel at New York Climate Week 2024 on September 26th! "It’s no longer enough to be sustainable. We must be resilient. A key solution is carbon-neutral, net-positive energy, net-positive water Living Buildings.  This session will feature Shan Arora, David Erdman, and Matthijs Bouw. They will (1) discuss how Living Buildings advance climate mitigation and adaptation, (2) provide a design and research perspective on buildings as part of the climate solution, and (3) present strategies to achieve “resilience value” in the implementation of complex projects." https://lnkd.in/dGd-wjpb

How Scottish towns can work together to tackle the climate emergency The Climate Action Towns project, led by Architecture and Design Scotland (A&DS) has launched a report with learning and resources at an event to mark the end of the project. The three-year project was announced in 2021 to support Scottish towns in tackling the impact of climate change and securing a just transition to net zero. The five ingredients to take community climate action they have identified are: Start with what matters to your community: bring together different voices Understand the climate risks in your place: Use maps, workshops and data to identify climate risks Build capacity and collaboration: build community capacity to maintain momentum Develop ideas for action: invite the community to agree on the priorities to get greater buy-in Share plans and take the first step: Co-design a plan and put it into action. For each ingredient, they have developed a set of resources/tools to help you on your journey. These include design methods, mapping, and practical instructions on how to set priorities. Read about it here 👉: https://lnkd.in/d_uaWgdd

CLIMATE ZONING - PDF: https://lnkd.in/g49jxjJj As the urgency of the climate crisis becomes increasingly apparent, many local governments are adopting land use regulations aimed at minimizing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The emerging approaches call for loosening zoning restrictions to unlock greater density and for strict new green building codes. This Article argues that both approaches are appropriate in some places but not in others. Not all density is created equal, and compact multifamily housing at the urban fringe may actually increase GHG emissions. Moreover, where density is appropriate, deregulation will not necessarily produce it. And, finally, green building codes will increase housing costs and so will actually increase GHG emissions if they discourage growth in low-carbon places. Those are appealing in the abstract but are unlikely to be adopted in many places anytime soon. This Article therefore offers a set of regulatory prescriptions specifically for local governments aimed at producing density in low-carbon places and minimizing emissions in high carbon ones.  The built environment has an enormous impact on global GHG emissions. Local land use regulation is therefore a critical tool to addressing the climate crisis because it helps to shape where and how people live and work. This insight is not new, but the predominant responses among scholars and policymakers in recent years has been to push deregulation in order to promote density, or to aspire to strict new green building codes or statewide land use controls. These conventional responses fail to account for the different regulatory approaches that are needed in low-carbon and in high-carbon places. What local governments need, instead, is a set of prescriptions that vary by place. This more granular approach recognizes that we cannot deregulate our way out of the climate crisis, but also that more situational zoning is required with a menu of options for increasing density and reducing carbon emissions. 

In episode 7 of Going Green we examine the politicization of environmental issues and the emerging communication war on climate change. The evolution of media, politics, and corporate interests and its impact on the public's opinion of climate change are detailed. The episode also highlights the creation of the The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) and the establishment of the U.S. Green Building Council and its LEED Green Building Rating System.

Selecting Building Materials by Climate Zone: A Guide to Sustainable Construction. #ClimateSmartMaterials #SustainableBuilding #EnergyEfficientDesign #GreenConstruction #EcoFriendlyHomes #ThermalMassInnovation #ReflectiveRoofing #TropicalBuildingTech #AdaptiveMaterials #GreenRoofAdvantages

I’m headed to New York Climate Week 🇺🇸, and here’s why: the buildings and construction sector is responsible for a staggering 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions. We need to take bold action 🌎 One major issue is that we’re constantly building new properties instead of optimizing and maintaining the ones we already have. In New York, Local Law 97 is pushing property owners to cut emissions, making proper building management more critical than ever. At Findable, we help property owners and managers better care for their buildings. You can’t effectively manage a building without the right documentation—whether it’s knowing when the ventilation system needs servicing or understanding what materials are in the walls. Organized documentation is key to extending building lifespans and promoting reuse in the world’s largest land-based industry. If you’re in New York and want to connect, I’ll be there from 23-27th of September. Let’s meet! 🗽

Join us for "Unpacking the Promise of the Passive House Standard"! This presentation will cover the Passive House Standard (PHS) — the top-tier standard for energy-smart and climate-resilient buildings. Buildings constructed according to the PHS are energy-efficient, draft-free, and smoke-tight. Year-round, they deliver comfortable temperatures, clean air, and greatly reduced energy use (which translates into much lower utility bills). Our Building Decarbonization Team Lead, Rob Haw, will give you a thorough introduction to the Passive House, including its design features and benefits to homeowners (and the planet!) Rob will also talk about Climate Action California's ambitions to get the PHS incorporated into California's existing building code to make it easier and less onerous for developers to adopt this approach. After the presentation, there'll be a Q&A where you'll have the opportunity to ask questions. RSVP at https://lnkd.in/geeAcJVT #PassiveHouse #EnergyEfficiency #ClimateChange