How to design for rising sea levels

The Danish harbour town of Svendborg , l ike many cities , has faced severe storm surges and pluvial flooding in recent years. H ow can towns like Svendborg adapt to the increasing threat of flooding caused by climate change? And could learning to live with regular , controlled flooding – rather than fighting it – be the answer ? This is part two of Let's Talk Architecture's deep dive into how Danish architects and planners are addressing the water-related challenges of climate change. In this episode, h ost Michael Booth speaks with architect Anna Als Nielsen from Svendborg Municipality about the town's innovative response . Instead of investing in costly sea walls and flood barriers, Svendborg is embracing a new approach : allowing controlled flooding in specific areas and transforming them into attractive recreational spaces. Let's Talk Architecture is a podcast by Danish Architecture Center . Sound edits by Munck Studios.

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How to design for rising sea levels is an episode from Let's Talk Architecture by Danish Architecture Center – DAC.

This episode is 30:42 long.

This episode was published on Dec 12, 2024.

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