Adapting Buildings and Cities for Climate Change: A 21st Century Survival Guide

Preface Acknowledgements 1 Climate change: the battles begins 2 The evolution of buildings 3 Risk, scenarios and climate change 4 How hot will it get? 5 Thermal comfort 6 How wet will it get? 7 Wind storms 8 Sea level rises 9 Vulnerability, exposure and migration 10 Air-conditioning the ultimate solution? 11 Tall buildings 12 The fossil fuel crisis 13 Fuel security: when will the lights go out? 14 The players 15 Resilient buildings Index.