Effects of future climate change and near-extreme weather on office building in the UK

Buildings last typically 50 to 100 years, and with climate change predicting hotter summers and warmer winters, buildings designed now and many existing buildings will need to cope with the future climate. The aim should be for buildings to provide comfortable environments for occupants without usin...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Chow, David Hou Chi
Published: University of Manchester 2005
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.505918