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Climate-proof your home

4 Weeks

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Cohort-based Course

Homeowners guide to climate resilience, with architect Jo Petroni.

Course overview

Cooooling down the house!

Climate is undoubtedly changing, and your home is struggling to keep pace. That's understandable, considering that most of the buildings we have today were constructed with different weather patterns in mind.


Yet here we are.


Embark on a transformative journey to enhance your home's resilience in the face of climate challenges.


Explore practical and sustainable strategies that enable you to establish an eco-friendly sanctuary while making a positive impact on the environment.

Who is this course for

01

New Homeowners


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

02

Climate-Conscious Owners


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

03

Resourceful Individuals


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

What you’ll get out of this course

🏠 Climate-Resilient Home

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

💰 Cost-Effective Solutions

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

🌿 Sustainable Living Skills

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

🌞 Comfortable Living Space

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

🛠 Practical Expertise

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

👥 Community Support

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

🎓 Lifelong Preparedness

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

Course syllabus

4 live sessions • 10 modules • 70 lessons
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  • Week 1

    Oct 9—Oct 15

    Events

    • Oct

      10

      Intro Session: Setting our goals

      Tue, Oct 10, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM UTC

    Modules

    • Listen to your Bioregion

      What does climate change have in stock?

    • Listen to your Land

      Assessment of your property

    • Listen to your House

      Assessment of your house

  • Week 2

    Oct 16—Oct 22

    Events

    • Oct

      17

      Live Session 2: Listen

      Tue, Oct 17, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM UTC

    Modules

    • Passive design magic

      Roof, Walls, Foundation, Inside

    • Energy & Resource Resilience

      • Circularity

      • Efficient fixtures

      • Offgrid prepping

      • Establish an efficient network infrastructure.

      • Protect networks.

      • Choose equipment with low heat emissions

  • Week 3

    Oct 23—Oct 29

    Events

    • Oct

      24

      Live Session 3: Activate

      Tue, Oct 24, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM UTC

    Modules

    • Activate your House

    • Activate your Land

      • Landscape Resilience Essentials

      • Soil

      • Water (Drought-Resistant Planting, Rainwater Harvesting)

      • Green everywhere

        • Green for soil 

        • Green for cooling 

        • Green as wind protection

        • Green for the sake of green

        • Urban Heat Island Effect

      • Fire protection gravel ditch and sprinklers

      • Flood protection water catchment areas

      • Crafting Your Resilient Landscape Plan


  • Week 4

    Oct 30—Oct 31

    Events

    • Oct

      31

      Closing Event: Building Tight-Knit Resilience (new hour!)

      Tue, Oct 31, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM UTC

  • Post-Course

    Modules

    • Activate your Tribe

      • A bug-out what??!

      • Establish an efficient network infrastructure.

      • Select refreshing road coverings

      • Protect networks.

      • Connect to the urban cooling network

      • Communicate risks to occupants (optional module on emergency prepping)

      • Promote social connections.

      • Regenerate your watershed

      • Activism vampirism

  • Bonus

    Modules

    • Climate Resilience Fundamentals

      • What is Climate Resilience?
      • Identifying Home Vulnerabilities
      • Adaptation vs. Mitigation
      • Embracing Sustainable Homeownership


    • Immediate Relief for Challenging Times

      • Weathering Extreme Events
      • Quick Cooling Solutions
      • Shelter Strategies
      • Crafting Personalized Resilience Plans


What people are saying

        "Hey, interwebs, @jo_petroni is for real. I showed her my lil house-shaped-house in Vermont on a very poorly art directed (by me) Zoom call, and she sent me very astute, very cool insights (as in climate cool) for eco-friendly temperature controls. And such lovely sketches..."
Courtney

Courtney

writer - New England
        "So sensible, so practical, just what we need now - a new type of 'house call' whose time has come for "hothouse" homeowners everywhere. Doctor House (with expert solutions based on a phenomenal architectural and sustainability background) awaits!"
Scott Hamilton

Scott Hamilton

Global payments expert - Buffalo, New York

Meet your instructor

Jo Petroni

Jo Petroni


I am an architect specialized in green home design and passive solar strategies. That means, the things you can do to your house that don't cost money running them (unlike your aircon).


You can get to know me better here.

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Benefits of Enrolling:

Build Climate Resilience

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

Save on Utilities

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

Create a Sustainable Haven

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

Increase Property Value

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

Practical & Applicable

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

Risk of status quo

01

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

02

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

03

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.

Course schedule

1-2 hours per week / 6 week cohort

  • Tuesdays weekly gathering

    12:00pm - 1:00pm EST

    Weekly live sessions are facilitated by experts to bring the most out of your collective experience. (Pro tip: Bring a neighbor for extra impact! See FAQ)

  • Seasonal cohorts

    All through the year

    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.

  • Ongoing community

    6 weeks cohort, friends for life

    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.

Getting through heatwaves together

Getting through heatwaves together

Active hands-on learning

This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects

Interactive and project-based

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

Learn with a cohort of peers

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I can’t make a live session?
I work full-time, what is the expected time commitment?
What’s the refund policy?
What about pricing?
Bring a neighbor?
Are there scholarships available?

Maximize Your Learning with Cohort-Based Courses

Extensive content


interactive workshops


live Q&A sessions


personalized consultations


access to a community of learners

Join the beta cohort for 75% off!

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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