India, Jan. 27 -- Climate-friendly construction is more essential than ever as the climate is changing, bringing us new weather patterns and altering the way we use energy. All that impacts our homes and wider surroundings, so planning ahead makes sense. Berlin (dpa) - Heat waves and wildfires, torrential rain and flooding - extreme weather events are on the rise in many parts of the world. Residential buildings can't be expected to withstand the forces of nature if they're not well adapted to the vagaries of the local climate. That makes climate-appropriate home construction more important than ever. What does it entail? Here are some questions and answers: What exactly is "climate-appropriate" construction? "Firstly, new construction choi...