Design support tools to sustain climate change adaptation at the local level: A review and reflection on their suitability

Dubois, Catherine; Cloutier, Geneviève; Potvin, André; Adolphe, Luc; Joerin, Florent

doi:10.1016/j.foar.2014.12.002

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“…Problems of interoperability and incompatibility, complexity, costs, time, and inflexibility are emphasized as difficulties and barriers. These findings corroborate those of previous studies [35,52]. They also show the challenge of creating appropriate tools to inform the design process given the fact that the needs expressed by users have remained relatively unchanged over time while developers have yet to come up with the right solution [35].…”

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confidence: 88%

“…In addition, they highlighted that solution-focused and form-giving data is the cornerstone of the design process. We therefore argue that providing city and building designers with holistic and operational information on the four catalysts for climate action [52], through the development of knowledge transfer tools such as roadmaps [12], is a promising way to bridge the gap between research in climate adaptation and practice.…”

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confidence: 99%

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City and Building Designers, and Climate Adaptation

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For cities, climate change is a major concern due to its severe impacts and its inherent complexity. City and building designers could be pivotal actors, but have yet to fully take on this role. Research can support adaptation action through greater collaboration with practitioners and a better understanding of their knowledge and practices. This paper presents results from a research project undertaken in Toulouse (France) last year. Urban practitioners were consulted through an online survey and observed in action during two design workshops. The findings highlight: (i) the hidden knowledge within design practice; (ii) the importance of providing designers with solution-focused and form-giving data; and (iii) the potential offered by design constraints to trigger changes in the practices of professionals.

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City and Building Designers, and Climate Adaptation

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“…Dubois et al [41], on the other hand, investigate if a design support tool (DST) concentrating on adapting cities to rising temperatures can improve knowledge and skills of architects and designers in the field. Through workshops and testing, "hybrid" tools were found to be most appropriate, but the results question the capacity of one single DST to meet the requirements.…”

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Climate Change Adaptation Measures for Buildings—A Scoping Review

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As the climate changes globally and locally, the built environment will be subject to different climatic exposure than in the past. Adaptation measures are required to ensure the long-term integrity and successful operation of the built environment. This study examines literature on climate adaptation measures for buildings through a scoping literature review. It is centered around the main journals in the field of climate adaptation of the built environment, then expanded to map the extent of scientific publications about climate adaptation in general. Studies that regard future climate scenarios have been of particular interest. The majority of the identified literature concerns climate change impacts on buildings in warm climates, with overheating being seen as the greatest challenge. Additionally, few empirical studies are found; most identified research is based on computer simulations or literature reviews. The volume of research on the consequences of climate change on buildings in cold regions is surprisingly small, considering the pecuniary stakes involved. The predictions of climate scenarios suggest regulatory/policy measures on climate adaptation should be taken as quickly as possible to avoid greater costs in the future. However, further research into future scenarios is also essential.

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“…Additionally, specific design tools for climate change adaptation purposes, such as software or written manuals (e.g., [26,27]), might support the design process.…”

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Characteristic Rain Events: A Methodology for Improving the Amenity Value of Stormwater Control Measures

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Local management of rainwater using stormwater control measures (SCMs) is gaining increased attention as a sustainable alternative and supplement to traditional sewer systems. Besides offering added utility values, many SCMs also offer a great potential for added amenity values. One way of achieving amenity value is to stage the rainwater and thus bring it to the attention of the public. We present here a methodology for creating a selection of rain events that can help bridge between engineering and landscape architecture when dealing with staging of rainwater. The methodology uses quantitative and statistical methods to select Characteristic Rain Events (CREs) for a range of frequent return periods: weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, and a single rarer event occurring only every 1-10 years. The methodology for selecting CREs is flexible and can be adjusted to any climatic settings; here we show its use for Danish conditions. We illustrate with a case study how CREs can be used in combination with a simple hydrological model to visualize where, how deep and for how long water is visible in a landscape designed to manage rainwater.

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Design support tools to sustain climate change adaptation at the local level: A review and reflection on their suitability

Cited by 14 publications

References 5 publications

City and Building Designers, and Climate Adaptation

City and Building Designers, and Climate Adaptation

Climate Change Adaptation Measures for Buildings—A Scoping Review

Characteristic Rain Events: A Methodology for Improving the Amenity Value of Stormwater Control Measures

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