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

Adapting buildings and cities for climate change: a 21st century survival guide
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Barcode Shelf Location Collection Volume Ref. Branch Status Due Date Res.
10014528 NA9000.R63 2009
Reference Book for Urban Planning   GUtech Library . . Available .  
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ISBN 9781856177207
Language E.
Shelf Location NA9000.R63 2009
Author Roaf, Sue
Title Adapting buildings and cities for climate change : a 21st century survival guide
2nd ed.
Publisher Amsterdam : Elsevier , 2009
Description xiii, 385p. : ill. (some col.), pics. ; 25 cm.
Contents Climate change: the battle begins -- Risk, scenarios and insurance -- How hot will it get -- How wet will it get -- Windstorms -- Sea level rises -- Vulnerability, exposure and migration -- Health implications of climate change -- Climate change and thermal comfort -- The adaptive potential of traditional buildings and cities -- The failure of modern buildings -- The end of the age of tall buildings -- The fossil fuel crisis -- Fuel security: when will the lights go out? -- The players -- Designing buildings and cities for 3 degrees C. of cliamte change.
Subject Architecture and climate
Architechture--environmental aspects
Architecture and energy conservation
Ecological houses
Dwellings--energy conservation
Urban planning
Other name(s) David Crichton
Fergus Nicol
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