"Wisdom begins in wonder" – Socrates
Category: Engineering
Housing Demolitions Due to Climate Risk
05/02/21
“Why will there be housing demolitions due to climate risk?”
Whether it be through extended wildfire vulnerability or sea-level rise zones, more houses will be at risk due to climate change. Some of these places will be so at risk that they will no longer be considered habitable, and the people living there will have to pack-up and move. This is going to lead to Housing Demolitions Due to Climate Risk, and will be seen more often in the future.
Equity-Focused Climate Adaptation Finance
04/30/21
“How can we fund only climate adaptation projects that are equitable?”
Climate adaptation projects of all sorts receive funding. However, sometimes ones that are focussed on achieving and implementing social equity get funding. For this, Equity-Focused Climate Adaptation Finance can be implemented.
Climate-Induced Housing Repairs
04/28/21
“How will climate change cause the need for more housing repairs?”
As the climate becomes more chaotic, more and more damage to the built environment will occur. Housing will be a part of this damage, whether it be from wildfires torching buildings or floods rupturing the foundations. This will bring in the need to plan for more Climate-Induced Housing Repairs, which will require new expertise to implement.
Flood Resilience Research for Adaptation Practitioners
04/26/21
“How can adaptation practitioners use flood resilience research to their own advantage?”
Flood resilience researchers oftentimes need to look to more state-of-the art methods to advance their work. One way to do this is to look into what research literature has been saying and apply it forward. This is how Flood Resilience Research for Adaptation Practitioners can make things better for everyone.
Estimating Impervious Surface
04/25/21
“Why is estimating impervious surface levels so important?”
Impervious surfaces cause water to build up. During floods, this can lead to disastrous consequences. To create adaptation capacity, one of the actions local governments should take is to look into Estimating Impervious Surface and retrofit based upon current capabilities. One way to find this is to go to the Multi-Resolution Land Use Consortium’s data.
Why Open Data Sources are Pivotal for Climate Adaptation Work
04/24/21
“Why are open data sources pivotal for climate adaptation work?”
Climate Adaptation as a profession is built upon the availability of data. Data can be used to determine risk, problems with environmental quality, and population numbers. As such, if data is not available, then it will be very difficult for matters to move forward. This is Why Open Data Sources are Pivotal for Climate Adaptation Work.
Geographic Levee Density Estimation
04/23/21
“How can we estimate the amount of levees in a geographic area?”
Levees can be nearly everywhere that has a flood risk. For infrastructure management purposes, it would be useful to know how many levees there are in a given area. This can be accomplished using Geographic Levee Density Estimation, which involves using data analysis to see the levees in an area, their capacity, and how it related to the given geographic area.
Why Levees Need to be Physically Maintained
04/22/21
“Why do levees need to be physically maintained?”
Levees provide protections against floods. However, over time they will fall into disrepair and rot. To ensure protection, levees need to be continuously physically maintained. This is Why Levees Need to be Physically Maintained.
Why Housing Built on a Steep Slope Have Higher Insurance Premiums
04/21/21
“Why does housing built on a steep slope have higher insurance premiums?”
Structures built on slopes are more vulnerable to mudslides, unstable foundations, and difficulty of maintenance. For this reason, insurance companies deem them to be extra risky and charge higher rates. This is Why Housing Built on a Steep Slope Have Higher Insurance Premiums.
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