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035			_a(Sirsi) u127232
100			_aPearson, A.
245			_aToo hot to handle
260			_c2004
490			_aBuilding _v269(8344) 6 August 2004, 18-21(4)
520			_aReports on the effect of climate change on the country's buildings. Research by consulting engineers Arup suggests that global warming will make offices unusable between June and August, with temperatures in the worst performing offices reaching 39C. Air conditioning is only a short term solution to this as the systems themselves emit greenhouse gases that can lead to global warming in the long term. The recommendations of "Futreproofing our buildings" include smarter building management to reduce heat gain, the use of blinds and shading to reduce solar gain and the use of photovoltaics or renewable energy to minimise emissions caused by cooling.
590			_aABS
590			_aABS
650			_aCLIMATE CHANGE
650			_aBUILDING DESIGN
650			_aBUILDING MANAGEMENT
650			_aOFFICE DESIGN
650			_aGLOBAL WARMING
650			_aLOW ENERGY DESIGN
690			_aBUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION-DESIGN AND STRUCTURES
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999			_c117933 _d117933