Climate-proof your home
Homeowners guide to climate resilience, with regenerative architect Jo Petroni, in an 8-week self-paced winter-season course.
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Course overview
Cooooling down the house!
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.
Who is this course for
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New Homeowners
You're determined to make a resilient home and create a sturdy abode.
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Climate-Conscious Owners
Climate change poses threats to your property and you worry about the future your loved ones will inherit
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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.
What’s included
Live sessions
Learn directly from Jo Petroni in a real-time, interactive format.
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
Community of peers
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
Maven Guarantee
This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.
Course syllabus
Week 1
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Good Questions First
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The Sector Map
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Introduction
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The Land elements
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The Natural Elements
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Slope and Landscape profile
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Water with a Vengeance
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One more thing on Water
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All the other elements
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The outside world
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The Energy of Fire
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A note on wild animals
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David Holgrem on Reading the Land
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The many layers of Listening to your Land
Listen to your Land
Assessment of your property
Week 2
Week 3
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Room Rescue Protocol
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Questions to start with - a framework
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Activate for Heatwave and Drought
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Activate for Storms
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Activate for Flood
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Activate for Fire
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
Activate your House
Activate your Land
Week 4
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
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Bug-out and knowing when to split
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Regenerative Development at the Neighborhood scale
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Establish an efficient network infrastructure.
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The power of soil for climate, community, and course correction | Jonathan DeLon
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The Story That Shapes Your Relationship with Nature | Damon Gameau | TED
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Daniel Wahl - “Human and Planetary Health: Ecosystem Regeneration”
Activate your Tribe
Bonus
- What is Climate Resilience?
- Identifying Home Vulnerabilities
- Adaptation vs. Mitigation
- Embracing Sustainable Homeownership
- Weathering Extreme Events
- Quick Cooling Solutions
- Shelter Strategies
- Crafting Personalized Resilience Plans
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EMERGENCY PLAN
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1. In case of Heatwaves
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Quick Cooling Solutions
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2. In case of Floods
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3. In case of Fire
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4. In case of Cold Spells
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Conclusion
Climate Resilience Fundamentals
Immediate Relief for Challenging Times
What people are saying
Courtney
Scott Hamilton
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.
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
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Wildfire risk in California and flood and storm risk in Florida has already caused insurers to stop issuing new policies.
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Climate-driven impacts on overall consumption have increased significantly, with more severe peaks in demand and cut-offs.
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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 / 8 week course
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
8 weeks course, 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 climate change 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
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