The built environment is central to an effective global strategy to both mitigate and adapt to climate change. For design practitioners, the mitigation component is clear and well established. On the other hand, adaptation, which describes a building's resilience to respond to climate change related hazards, is generally not part of the design process, but is equally important.
Aijazi, AN; Brager, GS
Understanding Climate Change Impacts on Building Energy Use
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