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South African Buildings Impact Analysis

Client:

United Nations

Project Type:

Environmental & Regulatory

Location:

South Africa

Key Takeaways

Billions By 2030

South Africa is facing a multi-billion dollar cost to upgrade public buildings by 2030 due to rising temperatures.

Temperatures Continue To Rise

Rising temperatures are necessitating redesign and cooling solutions for South African housing.

Peak Temperatures Raise Concerns

Energy demand may exceed current generation capabilities in certain areas of South Africa.

About the Project

Evaluating Environmental Risks to South African Buildings

South Africa is experiencing climate change impacts across multiple sectors, but little is known about the potential effects on buildings in the region. Increased temperatures and precipitation events will impact both energy usage and the durability of building exteriors. This climate analysis was undertaken to understand the potential impact on different types of buildings and the associated costs for repair.

Resilient Analytics served as a consultant to the United Nations, focusing on the physical impacts of climate change, particularly on buildings. The team studied commercial and residential building types to determine potential damage. They collaborated with the economic ministry to provide long-term cost considerations for the national economy.

Resilient Analytics expanded transportation models to include building types and multiple damage functions. The models allowed Resilient Analytics to model impacts to the structure, exterior and building systems. The collaboration with economic officials provided key inputs for determining housing investments throughout the country.

 

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