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Roofscapes Studio: Adapting Cities to Mitigate Climate Change
This chapter explores the concept and formation of Roofscapes Studio, a company founded by three MIT graduates aiming to cover rooftops with wooden structures to mitigate the effects of climate change. The speaker discusses the need to adapt cities at scale, the positive feedback from business owners, and the funding they have secured. They also address concerns regarding the aesthetics of adapting building stock in Paris and emphasize the importance of including everyone's voice in the decision-making process.