Retrofitting for Flood Resilience
Edward Barsley
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Retrofitting for Flood Resilience
Published
2020
Publisher
RIBA Publications
Pages
344
ISBN-13
9781000705331
Description
This book aims to educate and introduce readers to the ways in which we can adapt to the threat of flooding throughout the built and natural environment. It offers advice on how to better understand the nature of flood risk, whilst highlighting the key approaches and principles necessary for developing community and property-level flood resilience. As a comprehensive and practical manual, this book includes richly illustrated diagrams on a variety of concepts and strategies to use when designing for flood resilience. It is vital resource for anyone looking to adapt to the threat of flood risk. Highly practical handbook for architects, students, engineers, urban planners and other built environment professionals Richly illustrated with practical examples and case studies Draws on research with the Cabinet Office, Environment Agency & Local Community as well as input from academic and industry experts, homeowners and residents of communities at risk of flooding.
Subjects
Man, climate and architecture
Design with climate
Architecture and climate
Housing, climate, and comfort
Form, energy and climate
Buildings and climate change
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Retrofitting for Flood Resilience?
This edition of Retrofitting for Flood Resilience has approximately 344 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Retrofitting for Flood Resilience?
For most readers, Retrofitting for Flood Resilience typically takes between 7h 10m and 4h 47m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 86,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 44m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 86,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Retrofitting for Flood Resilience?
The estimated word count for Retrofitting for Flood Resilience is approximately 86,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Retrofitting for Flood Resilience?
Retrofitting for Flood Resilience was written by Edward Barsley.
When was Retrofitting for Flood Resilience published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2020. The original work may have been published on a different date.