RIBA Climate Guide

Climate change is a threat to humankind, and the built environment has a vital role to play in responding to the climate and biodiversity emergencies. This book provides architects and industry professionals with the skills and knowledge to design buildings that deliver holistic sustainable outcomes, meeting the RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge and mandatory competence in climate literacy. It is organized around six overarching topics: human factors, circular economy, energy and carbon, water, ecology and biodiversity, and connectivity and transport. It also includes images and original illustrations to guide practitioners through fundamental elements and competencies for creating an integrated sustainable design and delivery framework.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2023
Publisher: RIBA Publishing

Climate change poses a significant threat to humanity, necessitating immediate action. The built environment plays a crucial role in addressing the climate and biodiversity emergencies. Architects and industry professionals must acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to design buildings that deliver holistic sustainable outcomes, meeting the RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge and mandatory competence in climate literacy. This book aims to equip built environment professionals with the key information needed to halt climate change and mitigate its impacts in their daily work.

Organized around six overarching topics: Human Factors, Circular Economy, Energy and Carbon, Water, Ecology and Biodiversity, and Connectivity and Transport, this book provides a comprehensive guide to creating an integrated sustainable design and delivery framework. It contextualizes the climate emergency within the built environment landscape, mapping out essential background knowledge around climate science, international agreements, legislations, commitments, and roadmaps. The book explores shared themes such as retrofit, disaster risk resilience, and climate justice, among others.

A collection of short, building- and urban-scale case studies presents key takeaways, illustrating real-life applications of design strategies and industry-wide tools, as well as standards deployed in climate-conscious built environments worldwide. By leveraging the power of the built environment, architects and professionals can contribute to the global effort to combat climate change and create a more sustainable future for generations to come.

Dimension: 250 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781914124471