Jonction (Genève)
Living Lab
Le Living Lab situé dans le quartier de La Jonction, à Genève, est spécialisé dans le confort en extérieur. Son but est d'utiliser des processus participatifs pour concevoir des interventions qui améliorent le confort thermique des personnes durant les pics de chaleur.
Dans ce Living Lab, une attention spéciale est donnée à refroidir les espaces grâce à des techniques en accord avec les besoins des personnes.
ACTUS
Heatwaves and thermal justice
During a heatwave, many of us repeatedly inspect weather forecasts, in an effort to anticipate how hot we will feel, and for how long. It’s often a matter of single numbers: perhaps 25°C in the early hours, with a 35°C peak in the afternoon. But according to...
Living Labs workshop: Barriers, enablers and good practices
Living Labs are a core research method for the SWICE project. They allow us to test and validate our research in a real-life setting. From whole neighborhoods to single buildings, the six SWICE Living Labs are very diverse in their focus, formats, and...
Living Labs Spotlight: La Jonction
Staying cool in a changing climate As heatwaves increase in frequency and severity, SWICE WP5 is focused on two important questions: how do we transform the outdoors and change our habits to adapt to hotter summers? Can we do so in a way that prioritizes...