Cities have to act: building new for more effective heat protection

Cities have to act: building new for more effective heat protection

heat protection: An important task for the new building

The current heat record in August let the whole country moan under the intensive heat. However, the cities are particularly affected because stone, concrete, glass and steel reflect the sun and store the heat - even into the night. In order to counteract this problem, the CEO of the Social Association of Germany (SOVD), Michaela Engelmeier, calls for a new building and emphasizes the key role in the construction area and urban planning. Experts agree: more air and green in the cities are urgently needed.

Engelmeier also sees great potential in the area of ​​building and appeals to a change in building materials. According to the experts, the future lies with materials that can absorb heat and sun, such as wood, clay or innovative technologies. In addition, significantly more drinking wells in the city centers are required to offer people refreshment.

A large heat wave can lead to significant health problems, especially in vulnerable groups such as older people, people with chronic diseases as well as infants and young children. Therefore, it is particularly important to take suitable measures for heat and heat protection.

In order to obtain practical advice and the claims of the SOVD on the subject of heat protection, please visit our action page at www.sovd.de/hitzschutz.

The phenomenon of the heat load clearly shows the need for a new approach when building. The inclusion of heat -absorbing materials and the increased use of green areas are the focus of this important social task. Through these measures, cities can be better protected and heat -worthy of heat.