Edwards, D J; Harris, P T and Holt, G D (1996) The greenhouse effect: impact upon and the role to be played by construction. Building Research & Information, 24(2), pp. 97-103. ISSN 0961-3218
Abstract
This paper underpins the growing concern for environmental issues and identifies the link between one such issue and the construction industry. The greenhouse effect is looked at in some detail and ways in which construction contributes to this worrying phenomenon are confirmed. The authors highlight several possible ways in which the construction industry could lower present emissions of the greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide. It is an excellent discussion document and is recommended reading.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | CO2 emissions; construction industry; environment; greenhouse effect; ozone |
| Index terms: | CO2 emissions, environmental issue, greenhouse effect, carbon dioxide, greenhouse gas, construction industry |
| Subjects: | climate science, environmental issues, air quality, industry analysis |
| Topics: | Research Practice, Sustainability |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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