Climate resilience - a collection of BRE expert guidance on managing climate risks in the built environment
BRE Expert Collection 3
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
BRE Expert Collection
Abstract
Comprises a compilation of BRE Digests, Good Building Guides, Good Repair Guides and Information Papers on managing climate risks in the built environment. Covers: climate and site development; impact of climate change on building design and construction; cool roofs; design of roofs for climate change; design to minimise heat island effects; new materials in hot climates; repairing frost damage to roofs and walls; avoiding damage/injury during wind storms; avoiding damage to roofs from aircraft wake vortices; wind loads on building-mounted wind turbines; assessment of wind loads; wind microclimate around buildings; applying flood resilience technologies; and flood resilient building.
History
Reference code AP 301, published 1st April 2015.
ISBN
9781848064027
Subjects
- Public health/water engineering
- Flood defences
- Structural/mechanical factors
- Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
- Special subject areas
- Environmental issues/energy
- Climate Change
- Weather/Climate
- Wind loads
Publisher History
BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
Accuris
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