Beta Cohort

Homeowners guide to climate resilience, with regenerative architect Jo Petroni, in
an 8-week self-paced winter-season course.

 

Jo Petroni

Climate-proof your home

Our homes weren't built for this. Most were designed when energy was cheap and weather was predictable. Now? The rules have changed. But here's the thing: You don't need fancy tech or expensive solutions to create a climate-resilient home. You need wisdom. Ancient wisdom, actually. Join me to discover: • How to read your home's climate potential • Time-tested tricks for keeping cool in summer and warm in winter • Smart, low-tech solutions that slash energy bills • Design secrets that work with nature, not against it Stop fighting your environment. Learn to listen to it instead.

Cooooling down the house!

New Homeowners You're determined to make a resilient home and create a sturdy abode.

Climate-Conscious Owners Climate change poses threats to your property and you worry about the future your loved ones will inherit

Resourceful Individuals You're mindful about escalating costs and risks due to climate-related impacts. You're ready to retrofit.

Who is this course for

What you’ll get out of this course

Acquire the knowledge and skills to fortify your home against climate challenges, safeguarding your property and loved ones.

🏠 Climate-Resilient Home

Discover budget-friendly strategies that save you money on utility bills and minimize repair costs.

💰 Cost-Effective Solutions

Embrace sustainable practices to reduce your carbon footprint and positively impact the environment.

🌿 Sustainable Living Skills

Experience year-round comfort in your climate-resilient home.

🌞 Comfortable Living Space

Gain actionable insights and step-by-step guidance to implement climate-resilient upgrades effectively.

🛠 Practical Expertise

Connect with like-minded individuals in a supportive community, sharing experiences and insights.

👥 Community Support

Equip yourself with lifelong skills to adapt to changing climate realities.

🎓 Lifelong Preparedness

<ul><li>What is Climate Resilience? </li><li>Identifying Home Vulnerabilities</li><li>Adaptation vs. Mitigation</li><li>Embracing Sustainable Homeownership</li></ul>

Climate Resilience Fundamentals

<ul><li>Weathering Extreme Events</li><li>Quick Cooling Solutions</li><li>Shelter Strategies</li><li>Crafting Personalized Resilience Plans</li></ul>

Immediate Relief for Challenging Times

<ul><li>Passive Climate Control</li><li>Insulation and Ventilation Upgrades</li><li>Solar Protection Techniques</li><li>Window Retrofits and Shading</li><li>Fortifying the Home Envelope</li></ul>

Passive Strategies for Long-Term Benefits

<ul><li>Landscape Resilience Essentials</li><li>Drought-Resistant Planting</li><li>Rainwater Harvesting</li><li>Urban Heat Island Effect</li><li>Crafting Your Resilient Landscape Plan</li></ul>

Sustainable Landscaping for Climate Resilience

<ul><li>The Power of Collaborative Homeownership</li><li>Sharing Our Resilience Wisdom</li><li>Amplifying Our Impact</li><li>Embracing Diversity</li><li>Community Resilience Project</li></ul>

Building Tight-Knit Resilience 

<ul><li>Innovating in Home Resilience</li><li>Anticipating Tomorrow's Challenges</li><li>Graduation and Beyond</li></ul>

Future-Proofing Together 

Course syllabus

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Benefits of Enrolling:

Strengthen your home to withstand climate changes and extreme weather events.

 Build Climate Resilience

Implement energy and water-saving measures, reducing utility bills in the long run.

Save on Utilities

Embrace green practices that nurture both your home and the environment.

Create a Sustainable Haven

Enhance your home's marketability with eco-friendly features and certifications.

Increase Property Value

Gain actionable knowledge to apply sustainable solutions in your daily life.

Practical & Applicable

Wildfire risk in California and flood and storm risk in Florida has already caused insurers to stop issuing new policies.

Climate-driven impacts on overall consumption have increased significantly, with more severe peaks in demand and cut-offs.

UK winters could be up to 23% wetter while summers could be up to 24% drier, with nasty knock-off effects like floods and droughts.

Risk of status quo

The purpose of a cohort is to bring people together under the same interest or struggle. Being together in the heatwave can be powerful way to get through the worst of it. But preparing for next season can be just as powerful.

Seasonal cohorts

You can engage with the community in times of need. The purpose of this group is not only to give you technical knowlegde but to support you when you need it most.

Ongoing community

Course schedule

This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects

Active hands-on learning

You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams

Interactive and project-based

Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you

Learn with a cohort of peers

Getting through climate change together

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Extensive content

interactive workshops

live Q&A sessions

personalized consultations

access to a community of learners

Enroll now to transform your living space, fortify against climate challenges, and create a greener future for your family and the planet. 

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