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9780415693004 English 0415693004 The Earth's temperature has been rising at exponential rates over the 20th century. The IPCC has given a grave, but difficult goal to avert catastrophe: reduce greenhouse emissions until warming is no more than two degrees Celsius. How do we get there? Two Degrees reviews the current science and predictions for global warming and looks at what steps can be taken to design the built environment to mitigate the extent of global warming and to adapt to inevitable changes in climate. The book positions sustainable design as an approach to a low carbon future that considers the economic and social impacts as well as the environmental issues of built projects. This book provides a practical guide to moving to a low carbon future for developers and the design and construction community. The book is divided into three main sections; Fundamentals, Mitigation Strategies and Adaptation Strategies. The experienced author team review current research and provide technical knowledge based on their direct experience in all aspects of built environment practice. This book clarifies the issues of climate change and show how a sustainable design approach to the built environment will both help mitigate climate change and provide resilience for the unavoidable climate changes already facing humanity., The Earth's temperature has been rising at exponential rates over the twentieth century. The IPCC has given a grave, but difficult goal to avert catastrophe: reduce greenhouse emissions until warming is no more than two degrees Celsius. How do we get there? Two Degreesreviews the current science and predictions for global warming and looks at what steps can be taken to design the built environment to mitigate the extent of global warming and to adapt to inevitable changes in climate. The book positions sustainable design as an approach to a low carbon future that considers the economic and social impacts as well as the environmental issues of built projects. This book provides a practical guide to moving to a low carbon future for developers and the design and construction community. The book is divided into three main sections; Fundamentals, Mitigation Strategies and Adaptation Strategies. The experienced author team review current research and provide technical knowledge based on their direct experience in all aspects of built environment practice. This book clarifies the issues of climate change and show how a sustainable design approach to the built environment will both help mitigate climate change and provide resilience for the unavoidable climate changes already facing humanity., The Earth's temperature has been rising. To limit catastrophic outcomes, the international scientific community has set a challenging goal of no more than two degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) average temperature rise. Economists agree we will save trillions of dollars by acting early. But how do we act successfully? And what's the backup plan if we fall short? Setting politics aside, Two Degrees reviews the current science and explains how we can set practical steps to reduce the extent of warming and to adapt to the inevitable changes, all while improving the bottom line, beautifying our communities, and increasing human health. The book is a practical guide intended for a broad audience of those who occupy and shape our built environment. The authors provide a clear framework for communities, policy makers, planners, designers, developers, builders, and operators to help manage the impacts and capture the opportunities of our changing climate. Two Degrees is divided into three sections--Fundamentals, Mitigation, and Adaptation--covering a diverse array of topics ranging from climate-positive communities and low-carbon buildings to the psychology of choice and the cost of a low-carbon economy. After a foreword by Amory Lovins, more than 10 contributing authors share knowledge based on direct experience in all aspects of built environment practice. This book clarifies the misconceptions, provides new and unique insights, and shows how a better approach to the built environment can increase resilience and positively shape our future.
9780415693004 English 0415693004 The Earth's temperature has been rising at exponential rates over the 20th century. The IPCC has given a grave, but difficult goal to avert catastrophe: reduce greenhouse emissions until warming is no more than two degrees Celsius. How do we get there? Two Degrees reviews the current science and predictions for global warming and looks at what steps can be taken to design the built environment to mitigate the extent of global warming and to adapt to inevitable changes in climate. The book positions sustainable design as an approach to a low carbon future that considers the economic and social impacts as well as the environmental issues of built projects. This book provides a practical guide to moving to a low carbon future for developers and the design and construction community. The book is divided into three main sections; Fundamentals, Mitigation Strategies and Adaptation Strategies. The experienced author team review current research and provide technical knowledge based on their direct experience in all aspects of built environment practice. This book clarifies the issues of climate change and show how a sustainable design approach to the built environment will both help mitigate climate change and provide resilience for the unavoidable climate changes already facing humanity., The Earth's temperature has been rising at exponential rates over the twentieth century. The IPCC has given a grave, but difficult goal to avert catastrophe: reduce greenhouse emissions until warming is no more than two degrees Celsius. How do we get there? Two Degreesreviews the current science and predictions for global warming and looks at what steps can be taken to design the built environment to mitigate the extent of global warming and to adapt to inevitable changes in climate. The book positions sustainable design as an approach to a low carbon future that considers the economic and social impacts as well as the environmental issues of built projects. This book provides a practical guide to moving to a low carbon future for developers and the design and construction community. The book is divided into three main sections; Fundamentals, Mitigation Strategies and Adaptation Strategies. The experienced author team review current research and provide technical knowledge based on their direct experience in all aspects of built environment practice. This book clarifies the issues of climate change and show how a sustainable design approach to the built environment will both help mitigate climate change and provide resilience for the unavoidable climate changes already facing humanity., The Earth's temperature has been rising. To limit catastrophic outcomes, the international scientific community has set a challenging goal of no more than two degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) average temperature rise. Economists agree we will save trillions of dollars by acting early. But how do we act successfully? And what's the backup plan if we fall short? Setting politics aside, Two Degrees reviews the current science and explains how we can set practical steps to reduce the extent of warming and to adapt to the inevitable changes, all while improving the bottom line, beautifying our communities, and increasing human health. The book is a practical guide intended for a broad audience of those who occupy and shape our built environment. The authors provide a clear framework for communities, policy makers, planners, designers, developers, builders, and operators to help manage the impacts and capture the opportunities of our changing climate. Two Degrees is divided into three sections--Fundamentals, Mitigation, and Adaptation--covering a diverse array of topics ranging from climate-positive communities and low-carbon buildings to the psychology of choice and the cost of a low-carbon economy. After a foreword by Amory Lovins, more than 10 contributing authors share knowledge based on direct experience in all aspects of built environment practice. This book clarifies the misconceptions, provides new and unique insights, and shows how a better approach to the built environment can increase resilience and positively shape our future.