🔬 Science Apr 9, 2026 · Senay Boztas in Veldhoven

‘The danger and value of water are in my blood’: how rain fences are making Dutch homes more climate resilient

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‘The danger and value of water are in my blood’: how rain fences are making Dutch homes more climate resilient

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Housing corporations are adopting rainwater storage in garden fences, reducing pressure during downpours and preserving water for times of droughtGood fences make good neighbours – but rain fences could make even better ones.That is the hope of housing corporations in the Netherlands, which are adopting rainwater storage in their garden fences. Continue reading...