The project VIENNESE CLIMATE COURTYARDS demonstrates the microclimatic potential of the city’s existing courtyards. To mark the VIENNA DESIGN WEEK, Future Problems Architecture Studio is inviting visitors to explore the courtyards between Geblergasse, Hernalser Hauptstraße, Weißgasse, and Ortliebgasse in the form of guided walks, expert discussions, and workshops with local people. The issues under discussion range from urban density via the removal of hard surfaces and the planting of greenery to functional diversity in shared spaces. All the events are taking place around Elterleinplatz in Hernals. Colorful Viennese climate flags mark the interventions of this contribution to Stadtarbeit, which is focusing on our awareness and future use of the existing microclimate. From 23. to 27.9., the Future Problems Architecture Studio can be found in its pop-up office at Hernalser Hauptstraße 111, where it is inviting people to discuss their experiences of the last hot summer on its Klimaplauderbankerl.

The project is part of the Stadtarbeit format, which is realised with the support of Vermehrt Schönes! - the sponsoring programme of Erste Bank, and was awarded the tenth Erste Bank Social Design Prize. The award ceremony will take place on 26.9. at 5pm at the festival headquarters. 

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMME:

Pop-up office:
23.–27.9., Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
17., Hernalser Hauptstraße 111

Opening and talk from Max Muhr (BOKU) - "Climate justice in the city":
Fri 20.9, 5pm
17., Geblergasse 78

Park for an afternoon with yoga in the courtyard with Chiara Desbordes - “How do we use the city?”:
Sat 21.9., 3pm–6pm
17., Weißgasse 40

Courtyard walk “Where do we remove the city’s hard surfaces?” with Eva Herunter (das BAU) and Jennifer Fauster (BOKU):
Sun 22.9., 3pm
17., Weißgasse 46

Climate cinema „The Hottest August“ from Brett Story, 2019 (ENG):
Sun 22.9., 6.30pm
17., Weißgasse 46

Finissage and talk “Climate dialogue”:
With all the guests of the week and
Elisabeth Mössmer-Cattalini (assistant district manager Hernals)
Philip Hörnisch
Anna Krumpholz | Fotostrecke Umarell - Himmel sehen
Sat 28.9., 5pm
17., Hernalser Hauptstraße 111