A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
Defining Adaptation
Chapter 1 commences with a definition of building adaptation and alternate terms. Sustainability is explored within the context of social, economic and environmental paradigms. The relationship between building life cycles and adaptation is also explained and how it can affect the timing and degree of adaptation. The various decision options and different levels of adaptation are illustrated to demonstrate the numerous options available.
Defining Adaptation
Chapter 1 commences with a definition of building adaptation and alternate terms. Sustainability is explored within the context of social, economic and environmental paradigms. The relationship between building life cycles and adaptation is also explained and how it can affect the timing and degree of adaptation. The various decision options and different levels of adaptation are illustrated to demonstrate the numerous options available.
Defining Adaptation
Wilkinson, Sara J. (author) / Remøy, Hilde (author) / Langston, Craig (author)
2014-02-18
15 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
| British Library Online Contents | 2014
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