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How deadly climate change is shaping our homes

Climate change and the future of housing
What is climate change?
What’s causing climate change?
Sustenance, shelter and safety
Climate change in developing nations
Climate change in first-world nations
America and the climate emergency
Unprecedented rainfall
Devastating wildfires
The riskiest places in the US
Canada's climate emergency
Unprecedented British weather
Brutal bushfires
Unseasonable heat
Devastating cold spells
Expert forecast
Swallowed by the sea
Becoming inhospitable
The £16m lab preparing homes for climate change
Playing God
Replicating Earth’s environments
Small changes, big impact
Alternative building materials
Fighting flash floods
Hurricane-proof homes
Structurally sound
A fighting chance
Make it movable
Avoiding erosion
Fire prevention
Fire resistant structures
Solar solutions
Tsunami defence
Windproof homes
Brilliant bunkers
Time for change
Final thoughts...
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Climate change and the future of housing

From flash floods to soaring summer temperatures, the effects of climate change are undeniable.

Homeowners will no doubt already be aware of the major problems climate change can cause. Aside from homes being destroyed by floods, cyclones, storms or erosion, climate change is also causing those located in dangerous areas to struggle to sell their homes. Property values have also decreased and many are unable to obtain home insurance.

But while it can all feel like doom and gloom, innovative architects and designers from around the world are tackling the issues head-on, devising some incredible solutions to protect us and our homes and changing the way we build for the better.

Click or scroll on as we take a deep dive into what climate change is and how the latest developments are shaping the future of property design…

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Jen Grimble

12 December 2023

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