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Adapting buildings and cities for climate change : a 21st century survival guide

Title: Adapting buildings and cities for climate change : a 21st century survival guide / Sue Roaf, David Crichton and Fergus Nicol.
Author: Roaf, Susan.
Publication: Amsterdam ; Boston ; London : Elsevier/Architectural Press, 2005.

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Description

xiii, 363 : ill. (some col.); 25 cm.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

Climate change : the battle begins -- The evolution of buildings -- Risk, scenarios, and insurance -- How hot will it get? -- Safe and warm : effect of climate change on thermal comfort and health -- How wet will it get? -- Windstorms -- Sea level rises -- Vulnerability, exposure, and migration -- Air conditioning : the ultimate solution? -- Tall buildings -- The fossil fuel crisis -- Fuel security : when will the lights go out? -- The players -- The battle continues.

Call Number

JSF 05-384

ISBN

0750659114 (pbk.)

OCLC

60372564
56466226

Author

Roaf, Susan.

Title

Adapting buildings and cities for climate change : a 21st century survival guide / Sue Roaf, David Crichton and Fergus Nicol.

Imprint

Amsterdam ; Boston ; London : Elsevier/Architectural Press, 2005.

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Added Author

Crichton, David.

Nicol, F. (Fergus)

Research Call Number

JSF 05-384

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