1001 Hot Nights (Night-time heat)

Too little useful knowledge is currently available about how often and where night-time heat occurs. The 1001 Hot Nights project therefore aims to find out how often and where this phenomenon arises now and in the future. It also investigates what temperatures residents find unacceptable, what spatial factors influence this and what measures in cities and homes can reduce problems.

The researchers are using these insights to create advice and guidelines with and for the field - including municipalities and housing corporations - on the cool design of homes and outdoor spaces. The results of the project form the basis for new heat stress tests and the development of local heat plans.

Education

Students participate in this project as part of an internship or as student assistants. Research results find their way into education at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. This happens through lectures, graduation projects and minors for students, and in the field through presentations and climate adaptation courses for professionals.

Funding and partners

The 1001 Hot Nights project is commissioned by the Ministry of Infrastructure & Water Management and financially supported by TauwFoundation and the provinces of Utrecht, Gelderland, Overijssel, North Holland, South Holland, North Brabant and Zeeland.

Partners within the project are the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (lead partner), KNMI, Climate Adaptation Services Foundation, Weather Impact and TAUW consultancy firms.