What about tackling the root causes instead of just scratching at the surface? More street trees, cool roofs and pavements, Passive House standards, permeable parking lots, and sponge city design. These are proven ways to reduce urban heat and build resilience—not just treat the symptoms.
Christian Dimmer
Commentary: Japan is responding to increasingly extreme summer heat with cooling technology, expanded air-conditioning and more casual office attire, though the push to allow shorts at work has sparked a backlash.
While the image of the suit-and-tie salaryman endures, in recent years summer office fashions have become much more casual.
