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Interview: N. J. Habraken Explains The Potential of The Open Building Approach in Architectural Practice
Denise Morado NascimentoInterview with Dutch architect N. John Habraken; his Supports' theory is made explicit aligned with the approach of the Open Building movement. It aims to understand it in order…
Editorial: Adapting Buildings to Climate Change
Fuad H. Mallick, Monjur MourshedThe interdependence and feedback between climate impacts mitigation and adaptation to the inevitable changes in climate are the key challenges for the built environment in the…
The Paradox of Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Danish Housing
Rob MarshClimate change means that buildings must greatly reduce their energy consumption. It is however paradoxical that climate mitigation in Denmark has created negative energy and…
Design Strategies for Houses Subject to Heatwaves
Helen Bennetts, Stephen Pullen, George ZillanteOver the last two decades the average floor area of new houses in Australia has increased significantly. This has coincided with greater expectations of thermal comfort in homes…
Genesis of Malaysia's Policy Relating to Sustainability of the Built Environment
Abdul-Rashid Abdul-Aziz, George OforiFrom interviews with selected experts and secondary sources, this paper charts the actions that led to Malaysia having its own green building rating tool. It began with the…
Summertime Impact of Climate Change on Multi-Occupancy British Dwellings
Shariful Shikder, Monjur Mourshed, Andrew PriceRecent climate change projections estimate that the average summertime temperature in the southern part of Great Britain may increase by up to 5.4°C by the end of the century. The…
Awareness of Climate Change Adaptations Among Dutch Housing Associations
Martin Roders, Ad Straub, Henk VisscherClimate change: the question is not anymore if it happens, but what the impact is of its effects such as drought, heat waves and increased precipitation on the quality of our…
Study of Building Adaptation in Warm Humid Climate in Nigeria
Mike Adebamowo, Adetokunbo O. IlesanmiBuildings have a considerable impact on the environment being responsible for a substantial proportion of global energy consumption, thus contributing significantly to the…
A Strategic Approach for Existing Buildings to Withstand Climate Change
T. Valdbjørn RasmussenBuildings play a vital economic and social role in society and are vulnerable to climate change. This paper suggests a strategic approach for existing buildings to withstand…
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0168-2601e-ISSN:
2633-9838Online date, start – end:
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Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
hybridEditors:
- Dr. Chaham Alalouch
- Prof. Yonca Hurol