Tag: Climate
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How to protect employees from heat and other climate extremes
Listen to the article 8 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Editor’s note: This is the second article in a two-part HR Dive series about the effects of climate change on worker health. Part one covered analysts’ attempts to determine the cost of extreme weather events exacerbated by…
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Columbia’s Vertical Tennis Center Tackles Urban, Climate Challenges
Building Up, Not Out: Columbia’s Vision for Resilient Urban Athletics Project Name: Philip & Cheryl Milstein Family Tennis Center – Columbia University Client: Columbia University Challenge: Create a top-level tennis training center in a unique environment – on a small footprint along the Hudson and Harlem Rivers in Manhattan. Results: A one-of-a-kind space that features…
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How Metal is Shaping Resilient Building Design in a Climate of Crisis
As wildfires rage across the American West, hurricanes intensify in the Southeast, and insurance markets tighten nationwide, the demand for fire-resilient, climate-ready buildings is no longer theoretical — it’s urgent. What was once seen as rare or exceptional is now becoming the new norm, both in the U.S. and globally. In the metal construction sector,…
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What Your Siding Color Says About Your Home and Climate
When you picture a house, chances are the first details you recall are the roof shape and the siding color. The exterior of your home isn’t just a practical shell—it’s a visual expression. And while roofing and gutters handle structure and protection, your siding sets the tone for personality and first impressions. But color isn’t…
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Best Window Styles for Boulder’s Mountain Climate
Did you think whether any type of window you’ve chosen affects how warm or cool your home feels? People who live in Boulder may be surprised by the mountain weather, which can include hot summers, strong winds, cold winters, and sudden weather changes, all of which are a part of life. T his is why…
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Smart Climate Upgrades for 2025: Beat the Heat or Embrace It
Hot summers. Weird winters. Power bills that make zero sense. If your house still runs on the same systems it did ten years ago, it’s probably wasting energy every single day. And in 2025, that waste adds up to higher costs, more strain on the grid, and a home that can’t keep up when the…
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Metal’s Role in Resilient Design Amid Climate Crisis
As wildfires rage across the American West, hurricanes intensify in the Southeast, and insurance markets tighten nationwide, the demand for fire-resilient, climate-ready buildings is no longer theoretical—it’s urgent. What was once seen as rare or exceptional is now becoming the new norm, both in the U.S. and globally. In the metal construction sector, leaders are…
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UWE Bristol reveals climate event programme
UWE Bristol has revealed the programme for its next Digital Construction Climate Nexus event on 20 June. Ahmed Hagras, co-programme leader for the MSc BIM and senior lecturer in BIM at UWE Bristol, told BIMplus: “As the built environment faces increasing climate challenges, we must leverage the full potential of digital construction. This event creates…
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Solar Panel Cleaning by Climate: What to Know
As more homes and businesses adopt solar energy, the importance of proper solar panel maintenance becomes clearer. While the panels themselves are low-maintenance by design, they aren’t completely hands-off. Dust, pollen, bird droppings, and environmental grime all reduce efficiency—especially when cleaning is neglected over time. But here’s the twist: not all cleaning schedules or strategies…
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Dennis Appel Leads New Division in Danfoss Climate Solutions
Danfoss Climate Solutions has named Dennis Appel as Divisional President of its newly established Controls and Thermal Management division. This new division unites the expertise of heat exchangers with refrigeration, cooling, and air conditioning technologies to accelerate innovation and enhance efficiency. Since 2020, Dennis Appel has played a key role in expanding Danfoss’ heat exchangers…