Climate Change Adaptation Measures for Buildings—A Scoping Review

Anna Eknes Stagrum, Erlend Andenæs, Tore Kvande and Jardar Lohne
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Anna Eknes Stagrum: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim 7491, Norway
Erlend Andenæs: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim 7491, Norway
Tore Kvande: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim 7491, Norway
Jardar Lohne: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim 7491, Norway

Sustainability, 2020, vol. 12, issue 5, 1-18

Abstract: As the climate changes globally and locally, the built environment will be subject to different climatic exposure than in the past. Adaptation measures are required to ensure the long-term integrity and successful operation of the built environment. This study examines literature on climate adaptation measures for buildings through a scoping literature review. It is centered around the main journals in the field of climate adaptation of the built environment, then expanded to map the extent of scientific publications about climate adaptation in general. Studies that regard future climate scenarios have been of particular interest. The majority of the identified literature concerns climate change impacts on buildings in warm climates, with overheating being seen as the greatest challenge. Additionally, few empirical studies are found; most identified research is based on computer simulations or literature reviews. The volume of research on the consequences of climate change on buildings in cold regions is surprisingly small, considering the pecuniary stakes involved. The predictions of climate scenarios suggest regulatory/policy measures on climate adaptation should be taken as quickly as possible to avoid greater costs in the future. However, further research into future scenarios is also essential.

Keywords: climate change; adaptation measures; impact; buildings (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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