This article explains what climate shelters are, who they are designed for, and the minimum requirements that they should fulfill in order to effectively protect vulnerable populations from climate extremes.
In the face of increasing extreme weather events, cities are devising and re-purposing spaces to protect their most vulnerable residents. A trending adaptive strategy is to transform existing indoor and outdoor spaces (such as parks, libraries, and schools) into so-called “climate shelters”, or public spaces that provide thermal comfort during periods of extreme temperatures.
https://theconversation.com/refugios-climaticos-si-pero-como-deberian-ser-206818
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