Roaf, Susan.

Adapting buildings and cities for climate change a 21st century survival guide / [electronic resource] : Sue Roaf, David Crichton and Fergus Nicol. - Amsterdam ; Boston ; London : Elsevier/Architectural Press, 2005. - xiii, 363 p. : ill. (some col.)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.


Electronic reproduction.
Palo Alto, Calif. :
ebrary,
2009.
Available via World Wide Web.
Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.



GBA4-X8918


Architecture and climate.
Ecological houses.
Dwellings--Energy conservation.
Construction industry--Appropriate technology.


Electronic books.

NA2541 / .R63 2005eb