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Agha, R H and Kamara, J M (2017) Adaptations in traditional courtyard houses in Baghdad, Iraq. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(04), 348–63.

Badi, S (2017) Public sustainable-energy requirements and innovation in UK PFI school projects. Construction Management and Economics, 35(04), 218-38.

Banfill, P F G and Peacock, A D (2007) Energy-efficient new housing - the UK reaches for sustainability. Building Research & Information, 35(04), 426–36.

Boardman, B (2007) Examining the carbon agenda via the 40% House scenario. Building Research & Information, 35(04), 363–78.

Botti, A and Ramos, M (2017) Adapting the design of a new care home development for a changing climate. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(04), 417–33.

Brown, L A and Cresciani, M (2017) Adaptable design in Olympic construction. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(04), 397–416.

Conejos, S, Chew, M Y and Yung, E H (2017) The future adaptivity of nineteenth century heritage buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(04), 332–47.

Demirel, H Ç, Leendertse, W, Volker, L and Hertogh, M (2017) Flexibility in PPP contracts: dealing with potential change in the pre-contract phase of a construction project. Construction Management and Economics, 35(04), 196-206.

Fieldson, R (2017) The afterlife clause; towards a strategy for improved adaptation in retail property. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(04), 364–79.

Heidrich, O, Kamara, J, Maltese, S, Re Cecconi, F and Dejaco, M C (2017) A critical review of the developments in building adaptability. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(04), 284–303.

Hemström, K, Gustavsson, L and Mahapatra, K (2017) The sociotechnical regime and Swedish contractor perceptions of structural frames. Construction Management and Economics, 35(04), 184-95.

Kohler, N and Yang, W (2007) Long-term management of building stocks. Building Research & Information, 35(04), 351–62.

Ladinski, V (2017) Designing for adaptability: The Gateshead Civic Centre. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(04), 380–96.

Lisø, K R, Myhre, L, Kvande, T, Thue, J V and Nordvik, V (2007) A Norwegian perspective on buildings and climate change. Building Research & Information, 35(04), 437–49.

Lowe, R (2007) Technical options and strategies for decarbonizing UK housing. Building Research & Information, 35(04), 412–25.

Nwachukwu, C V, Udeaja, C, Chileshe, N and Okere, C E (2017) The critical success factors for stakeholder management in the restoration of built heritage assets in the UK. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(04), 304–31.

Phua, F T T (2017) Does the built-environment industry attract risk-taking individuals?. Construction Management and Economics, 35(04), 207-17.

Salagnac, J-L (2007) Lessons from the 2003 heat wave: a French perspective. Building Research & Information, 35(04), 450–7.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: building stock; climate change impacts; extreme events; heat wave; human impacts; public health; public policy; risk reduction
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
  • URL: http://www.informaworld.com/openurl?genre=article&issn=0961-3218&volume=35&issue=4&spage=450
  • Abstract:
    What was learned from the extreme heat wave in Europe that occurred in summer 2003 causing 14 800 deaths in France and many more elsewhere? With the perspective of three years after the event, an emphasis is placed on the readiness of society in the case of a similar climatic event. Using 2003 recorded data and subsequent analyses, the paper addresses several components of social readiness for extreme heat waves: the thermal quality of the built environment at the scale of individual buildings as well the urban surroundings; the inhabitants' behaviour in managing indoor comfort; the consequences of clay soil subsidence; and the market boom for air-conditioning and the subsequent increased load placed upon the impaired capacity of the electricity supply system. These are specific instances of the following three general categories of climate impact: direct impacts on the population; impacts on the energy supply infrastructure; and impacts on buildings. Action plans that were proposed by several public authorities all aim at creating a better anticipation and coordination. The analysis of these decisions and their test during a heat wave in 2005 demonstrate the benefits of the integration of the proposed measures.

Schiller, G (2007) Urban infrastructure: challenges for resource efficiency in the building stock. Building Research & Information, 35(04), 399–411.

Shipworth, D (2007) The Stern Review: implications for construction. Building Research & Information, 35(04), 478–84.

ürge-Vorsatz, D, Harvey, L D D, Mirasgedis, S and Levine, M D (2007) Mitigating CO2 emissions from energy use in the world's buildings. Building Research & Information, 35(04), 379–98.

ürge-Vorsatz, D, Koeppel, S and Mirasgedis, S (2007) Appraisal of policy instruments for reducing buildings' CO2 emissions. Building Research & Information, 35(04), 458–77.