The increasing frequency and intensity of climate-related extreme events are placing growing pressure on buildings, infrastructure, and populations across Québec. Climate hazards such as heat waves, heavy precipitation, and destructive storms are becoming increasingly prevalent throughout the province. Despite this, limited access to clear information and practical adaptation solutions remains a major barrier to effective climate resilience within Québec society.
The main objective of this thesis is to design an interactive map of Québec that enables users to visualize, for a given location, exposure to major climate hazards while also providing adaptation and resilience solutions for buildings and infrastructure. The project aims to make complex climate data from recognized scientific sources accessible in order to raise awareness among the Québec population and support informed decision-making in the face of climate-related challenges. Building on a literature review of existing climate data sources in Québec, this thesis proposes a methodology to consolidate existing information into a single, user-oriented tool. The first version of the platform includes seven climate hazards : rising temperatures, heavy precipitation, extreme heat, extreme cold, destructive storms, droughts, and flooding.
Following an analysis of several climate databases available in Québec, the climate projections integrated into the interactive map are primarily derived from Ouranos’ Portraits climatiques tool and the Atlas hydroclimatique du Québec méridional, while vulnerability data are based on the vulnerability assessment conducted by the City of Montréal. In addition to enabling the visualization of a total of 39 climate indicators, the platform generates a location-based personalized report. This report identifies the most critical climate hazards for a given site and proposes more than one hundred adaptation measures for buildings and infrastructure.
Ultimately, this project seeks to strengthen climate resilience in Québec by developing a first version of an interactive climate mapping tool and by laying the groundwork for future research and initiatives in climate adaptation and resilience across the province.
| Date | 10 Feb 2026 |
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| Original language | French |
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| Awarding Institution | - École de technologie supérieure
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| Supervisor | Annie Levasseur (Supervisor) |
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Faucher, J.-C. (Author),
Levasseur (Supervisor),
10 Feb 2026Student thesis: Master's thesis › Master in Engineering: Engineering