Real estate: This facade is supposed to protect cities from heavy rain
Extreme rainfall is increasingly flooding German cities. A Fraunhofer team has developed a system that stores rainwater in the facade - and at the same time cools street sections.
Heavy rain events are becoming more frequent in Germany, according to the IPCC and data from the Deutscher Wetterdienst. This poses a challenge for investors, homeowners, and municipalities, who must take steps to prevent flooding. One solution being developed is the "Vertical Water Sponge", a facade system designed to absorb large amounts of water during heavy rainfall events.
The system, developed by the Fraunhofer-Institut für Umwelt-, Sicherheits- und Energietechnik, aims to complement the "Schwammstadt" principle, which seeks to reduce urban flooding. Ramona Jones of Drees & Sommer notes that high levels of urban development contribute to the problem.
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