Keeping Buildings Cool as It Gets Hotter by Resurrecting Traditional Architectural Techniques

A panoramic view of traditional windcatchers and adobe rooftops in a historic desert city, showcasing sustainable cooling and traditional architectural techniques under a partly cloudy sky.

Vyta Pivo, assistant professor of architecture, sits down with the co-hosts of The Conversation to discuss the history of concrete and its role in global carbon emissions and the creation of urban heat islands. Listen to learn more.