Aphorism illustrates why we should work to counter climate change

Ever hear the old aphorism, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”? When it comes to natural disasters, this saying rings true: Every $1 spent mitigating potential hazards leads to an average of $4 in future benefits.

Even as we take action to stop climate change, no one person can prevent a superstorm or a flood from impacting his or her home. That’s why many architects and designers are planning ahead and anticipating the “new normal” of extreme weather due to climate change. And the best part – even if their buildings don’t experience a natural disaster, the structure and its inhabitants still reap the benefits in safety and efficiency.

Here are seven completed buildings that are leading the way on climate-forward architecture: adapting to weather extremes, reducing energy costs, and in some cases, fighting climate change while they’re at it.

Read The Climate Reality Project story - “Seven buildings prepared for – and fighting against – climate change.”