| Description |
xvii, 258 pages : illustrations (mostly color) ; 28 cm |
| Contents |
12.Can We Afford a Low-Carbon Economy? -- Position Chapter / Simon Roberts -- 13.Corporate Leadership -- Review Chapter / Alisdair McGregor -- 14.The Walmart Story -- Guideline Chapter / Alisdair McGregor -- pt. 3 Adaptation Strategies -- 15.Introduction to Adaptation and Resilience -- Review Chapter / Cole Roberts -- 16.Planning for Adaptation and Resilience -- Review Chapter / Cole Roberts -- 17.Designing for Warmer and Wetter Climates -- Guideline Chapter / Cole Roberts -- 18.Designing for Hotter and Drier Climates -- Guideline Chapter / Cole Roberts -- 19.Designing for Coastal Communities -- Guideline Chapter / Cole Roberts -- 20.Designing for Inland Communities -- Guideline Chapter / Cole Roberts |
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pt. 1 Fundamentals -- 1.The Science of Climate Change -- Review Chapter / Cole Roberts -- 2.Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the Built Environment -- Review Chapter / Fiona Cousins -- 3.Policies to Mitigate Climate Change -- Review Chapter / Stephanie Glazer -- 4.Sustainability and Climate Change -- Position Chapter / Alisdair McGregor -- 5.Mitigation and Adaptation -- Review chapter / Alisdair McGregor -- pt. 2 Mitigation Strategies -- 6.Approaches to Zero Energy and Carbon -- Guideline Chapter / Alisdair McGregor -- 7.Low-Carbon and Zero-Carbon Buildings -- Guideline Chapter / Fiona Cousins -- 8.Low-Carbon and Climate-Positive Communities -- Guideline Chapter / Mark Watts -- 9.Getting to Zero for Existing Building Stock -- Review Chapter / Fiona Cousins -- 10.Integrated Design -- Guideline Chapter / Alisdair McGregor -- 11.How We Choose: Evaluating Strategies and Trade-offs -- Guideline Chapter / Cole Roberts -- |
| Summary |
"The Earth's temperature has been rising. To limit catastrophic outcomes, the international scientific community has set a challenging goal of no more than two degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) average temperature rise. Economists agree we will save trillions of dollars by acting early. But how do we act successfully? And what's the backup plan if we fall short? Setting politics aside, Two Degrees reviews the current science and explains how we can set practical steps to reduce the extent of warming and to adapt to the inevitable changes, all while improving the bottom line, beautifying our communities, and increasing human health. The book is a practical guide intended for a broad audience of those who occupy and shape our built environment. The authors provide a clear framework for communities, policy makers, planners, designers, developers, builders, and operators to help manage the impacts and capture the opportunities of our changing climate. Two Degrees is divided into three sections-Fundamentals, Mitigation, and Adaptation-covering a diverse array of topics ranging from climate-positive communities and low-carbon buildings to the psychology of choice and the cost of a low-carbon economy. After a foreword by Amory Lovins, more than 10 contributing authors share knowledge based on direct experience in all aspects of built environment practice. This book clarifies the misconceptions, provides new and unique insights, and shows how a better approach to the built environment can increase resilience and positively shape our future."--BLACKWELL'S |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Biodiversity conservation.
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Climate change mitigation.
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Coastal zone management.
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Ecosystem management.
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| Author |
Cousins, Fiona.
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Roberts, Cole (Stephen Cole)
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| LC no. |
2012017784 |
| ISBN |
9780203082997 |
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9780415692991 |
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9780415693004 |
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