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The effects of climate change affect billions of people in cities around the world. More nature and sustainable urban planning help reduce damage and improve life in cities. Thai landscape architect Kotchakorn Voraarkhom shows us how to do this. Her hometown of Bangkok is particularly hard hit by climate change. For years, the metropolitan region with around 15 million inhabitants has been experiencing heavy rainfall and flooding. The risk of flooding is enormous, as the megacity is situated barely above sea level and is sinking further every year. To counter this, Kotchakorn Voraarkhom is relying on sustainable architecture and trying to create more space for nature in the concrete jungle. Her approach is opening up new horizons and serves as an example for other regions. German Georg Hofer is a pioneer of natural building materials and relies on clay, a centuries-old building material. Its positive properties are numerous, including in the fight against rising temperatures. Clay production requires little energy, produces almost no CO2 and is not polluting. The material can also regulate temperature. In summer, clay houses stay cool, while in winter they store heat better. #dwdocumentary #documentary #architecture ـــــ DW Documentary brings you information beyond the headlines. Marvel at the best documentaries from German channels and international production companies. Meet enigmatic people, travel to far-off lands and understand the intricacies of modern life - all with a close eye on global events and current affairs. Subscribe to DW Documentary and discover the world around you. Subscribe to DW Documentary: /dwdocumental Our other YouTube channels: ⮞ DW Documentary: /dwdocumentary ⮞ DW Documentary Youtube Channel: /dwdocarabia ⮞ DW Doku: /dwdoku ⮞ DW Documentary Mobile: /dwdochindi For more information, please visit: http://www.dw.com/zonadocu http://www.dw.com/primerplano http://www.dw.com/español Instagram: /dwdocumentary Facebook: /dw.stories DW Netiquette: http://p.dw.com/p/14KkY