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

In a uniquely frank argument, the book illustrates that the only way we can hope to survive the following century, with our societies intact, is if we begin to radically reduce CO[subscript 2] emissions from our buildings, to stop building climatically disastrous 'modern' buildings and to...

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Main Author: Roaf, Susan
Other Authors: Crichton, David (Climate change consultant), Nicol, Fergus, 1940-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam ; Boston : Architectural Press, 2005.
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Summary:In a uniquely frank argument, the book illustrates that the only way we can hope to survive the following century, with our societies intact, is if we begin to radically reduce CO[subscript 2] emissions from our buildings, to stop building climatically disastrous 'modern' buildings and to develop a new generation of 'resilient', regionally appropriate, low-impact buildings, powered by clean, renewable energy, in which we can survive comfortably, in a warming world and in the dark cities of the future."--Jacket.
Physical Description:xiii, 363 : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0750659114
9780750659116