Adapting buildings and cities for climate change : a 21st century survival guide
by
Roaf, Susan.
Title
:
Adapting buildings and cities for climate change : a 21st century survival guide
Author
:
Roaf, Susan.
ISBN
:
9780750659116
Personal Author
:
Roaf, Susan.
Publication Information
:
Amsterdam ; Boston : Architectural Press, 2005.
Physical Description
:
xiii, 363 : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
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.
Subject Term
:
Architecture and climate.
Ecological houses.
Dwellings -- Energy conservation.
Construction industry -- Appropriate technology.
Architecture et climat.
Maisons âecologiques.
Habitations -- âEconomies d'âenergie.
Construction -- Industrie -- Technologie appropriâee.
Added Author
:
Crichton, David.
Nicol, F. (Fergus)
| Library | Material Type | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | Copy | Status |
|---|
| IIEMSA | General Books | 33168020394116 | 720.47 R628A 2005 | 1 | On-Shelf Student |