Climate Change and the Indoor Environment: Impacts and Adaptation

There is compelling scientific evidence that our climate is changing, and it is probable that average temperatures will increase by several degrees over the coming century. These increases in temperature are expected to have a major impact on the indoor environment of buildings in the UK.

This CIBSE publication addresses these issues through dynamic thermal computer modeling of 13 case study buildings, chosen to provide a cross section of UK building types, including dwellings, schools and offices, and illustrate a range of different approaches to comfort cooling provision.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. The Climate Scenarios
3. Performance Indicators
4. What does the future look like?
5. Case Studies: Detailed Assessment of existing building types
6. Adaptation Strategies
7. Conclusions
8. References
9. Annex: Data Sheets for Case Studies