Book Description

Climate change will have a significant impact on the built environment this century. Effects such as sea-level increases could threaten up to 2 million homes and 40% of industry near to coast or river estuaries. As the built environment has an expected lifetime of 20-100 years plus, it is important that climate change impacts are considered for building stock being built in the coming decades.

In six illustrated chapters, this publication includes technical assessments of potential impacts and adaptation strategies based on the UKCIP98 "Medium-high" climate change scenario.

70 pages (68 pages plus questionnaire) provide detailed analysis on:

• Wind impact on building structures
• Impact of flood and coastal erosion on buildings
• Impact of subsidence and soil movement on building structures
• Impact of driving rain on buildings
• Durability and performance of materials
• Impact on the construction process

A methodology is included for assessing climate change impacts, their significance and recommendations for adaptation.