| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 385 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Contents |
1. Climate change : the battle begins -- 2. Risk, scenarios and insurance -- 3. How hot will it get? -- 4. How wet will it get? -- 5. Windstorms -- 6. Sea level rises -- 7. Vulnerability, exposure and migration -- 8. Health implications of climate change -- 9. Climate change and thermal comfort -- 10. The adaptive potential of traditional buildings and cities -- 11. The failure of 'modern buildings' -- 12. The end of the age of tall buildings -- 13. The fossil fuel crisis -- 14. Fuel security : when will the lights go out? -- 15. The players -- 16. Designing buildings and cities for 3ÀC of climate change |
| Summary |
From the bestselling author of Ecohouse, this fully revised edition of Adapting Buildings and Cities for Climate Change provides unique insights into how we can protect our buildings, cities, infra-structures and lifestyles against risks associated with extreme weather and related social, economic and energy events. Three new chapters present evidence of escalating rates of environmental change. The authors explore the growing urgency for mitigation and adaptation responses that deal with the resulting challenges. Theoretical information sits alongs |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Architecture and climate.
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Architecture and energy conservation.
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Architecture -- Environmental aspects.
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Construction industry -- Appropriate technology.
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Dwellings -- Energy conservation.
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Ecological houses.
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energy efficient buildings.
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ARCHITECTURE -- Sustainability & Green Design.
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Architecture and climate
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Architecture and energy conservation
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Architecture -- Environmental aspects
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Construction industry -- Appropriate technology
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Dwellings -- Energy conservation
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Ecological houses
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Crichton, David (Climate change consultant)
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Nicol, Fergus, 1940-
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| ISBN |
9780080961279 |
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0080961274 |
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