Transforming Markets in the Built Environment

There is a need to build human capacity to make the often vulnerable and exposed buildings and communities we live and work in more resilient to the changing social, economic and physical environments around us. This title introduces 'fresh thinking' on how this may be done.

1. Transforming the Markets for Building Resilience in a Rapidly Changing Climate - An Introduction 2. Exploring Quality of Life, Self-Determined 3. Pragmatic Ecologies: Situating Sustainable Building 4. The Global Predicament: The Radical Implications for Design 5. Values and Sustainable Lifestyles 6. Understanding Barriers to Social Adaptation: Are We Targeting the Right Concerns? 7. Cooling Exposure in Hot Humid Climates: Are Occupants 'Addicted'? 8. 20th Century Standards for Thermal Comfort: Promoting High Energy Buildings 9. 21st Century Standards for Thermal Comfort: Fostering Low Carbon Building Design 10. Automate and Motivate - Behaviour Reliant Building Technology Solutions for Greenhouse Gas Savings 11. Hybrid Buildings: A Pathway to Carbon Neutral Housing 12. The Role of Rainwater Tanks in Australia in the 21st Century 13. Social Networks Save Energy: Optimising Energy Consumption in an Eco-Village via Agent-Based Simulation