Policy Solution
Exterior building shading
Mandate
Case Studies
Summary
Exterior shading block solar exposure and can lower building temperatures and reduce the need for air conditioning. Examples include awnings or window attachments.
Implementation
Update building code to require exterior shading and adjust street projection requirements to increase the amount of sidewalk a shading structure may cover.
Considerations for Use
Shadings can be permanent or mobile depending on the climate and constraints.
Overview
Climate:
Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, TemperatePolicy Levers:
MandateMandates are government regulations that require stakeholders to meet standards through building codes, ordinances, zoning policies, or other regulatory tools.Trigger Points:
City planning processesIncludes city initiatives such as the development of climate action plan, pathway to zero-energy, master plan, transit plan, energy mapping etc.Introducing new or updated zoning/codesIncludes codes, zoning requirements or by-laws pertaining to urban planning and building construction activity.Intervention Types:
Buildings and Built FormSectors:
Buildings, Transportation
Case Studies
Impact
Target Beneficiaries:
Property owners, ResidentsPhase of Impact:
Risk reduction and mitigationMetrics:
Number of buildings with shading structures
Implementation
Intervention Scale:
BuildingAuthority and Governance:
City governmentImplementation Timeline:
Short-term (1-2 Years)Implementation Stakeholders:
City government, Property owners and managersFunding Sources:
Private investmentCapacity to Act:
High, MediumBenefits
Cost-Benefit:
LowPublic Good:
LowGHG Reduction:
LowCo-benefits (Climate/Environmental):
Reduce greenhouse gas emissionsCo-benefits (Social/Economic):
Improve the public realm, Save on utilities