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Adapting to Extreme Heat: Challenges and Solutions for Facility Managers
Episode Summary
Tom Ryckaert speaks with Christa Dodoo and Eleni Myrivili about how rising urban temperatures affect facility management, highlighting the role of retrofits, traditional design and climate leadership in balancing sustainability with occupant comfort.
Episode Notes
In today's episode, moderator Tom Ryckaert, a board member of IFMA Belgium Chapter, sits down with Christa Dodoo, the chair of IFMA's Global Board of Directors, and Eleni Myrivili, Global Chief Heat Officer for the Atlantic Council’s Climate Resilience Center and the UN-Habitat, explore the rising temperatures in cities and their impact on facility management They discuss the importance of retrofitting historic buildings, leveraging traditional design for sustainability and the need for targeted education and leadership in facility management to address climate challenges.
This episode is sponsored by ODP Business Solutions!
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Show Contributors
- Tom Ryckaert
- Christa Dodoo
- Eleni Myrivili
- Elizabeth Shelton