Adapting buildings and cities for climate change
Roaf, Sue
Adapting buildings and cities for climate change a 21st century survival guide - Oxford Architectural Press 2004 - xiii, 363p. ill. 25cm.
Discusses climate change in the context of the built environment, arguing that many modern buildings are not only unsustainable but are also having a disastrous impact on the global climate. Chapters discuss: general climate change issues; the evolution of buildings; risks, scenarios and insurance; rising temperatures; the effect of climate change on thermal comfort and health; rain levels; windstorms; sea level rises; vulnerability, exposure and migration; air conditioning; tall buildings; the fossil fuel crisis; fuel security; key players in the built environment; and possible solutions. References.
0750659114
GLOBAL WARMING
SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS
BUILT ENVIRONMENT
CLIMATE CHANGE
CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS
551.52
Adapting buildings and cities for climate change a 21st century survival guide - Oxford Architectural Press 2004 - xiii, 363p. ill. 25cm.
Discusses climate change in the context of the built environment, arguing that many modern buildings are not only unsustainable but are also having a disastrous impact on the global climate. Chapters discuss: general climate change issues; the evolution of buildings; risks, scenarios and insurance; rising temperatures; the effect of climate change on thermal comfort and health; rain levels; windstorms; sea level rises; vulnerability, exposure and migration; air conditioning; tall buildings; the fossil fuel crisis; fuel security; key players in the built environment; and possible solutions. References.
0750659114
GLOBAL WARMING
SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS
BUILT ENVIRONMENT
CLIMATE CHANGE
CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS
551.52