FOCUS AREA
Buildings that work better for people and climate.
Explore practical ways to make public and community buildings more comfortable, efficient and resilient.
THE APPROACH
Climate-responsive by design
Passive cooling, efficient building envelopes, solar power and rainwater harvesting can work together to reduce resource demand.
Solar installation in Kenya · PowerAfricaSolar / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Context photography, not a programme projectPROGRAMME DETAIL
Areas of action
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Passive design
Shading, ventilation and efficient envelopes for comfort with less energy.
02
Clean energy & water
Consider rooftop solar and rainwater harvesting where appropriate.
03
Flexible construction
Design buildings to adapt to changing needs and recover materials later.
04
Measured results
Track energy, water and comfort to guide future decisions.
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Everyone with an interest in more resilient Kenyan cities is welcome to take part.