Building for global warming

Article Abstract:

Global warming should influence architects in two ways. Firstly, buildings should be designed to reduce the emission of greenhouse gasses and secondly, they should be designed to contend with a changing climate and weather conditions. The two may sometimes be incompatible. Climate change is likely to bring more storms, flooding, hotter summers and wetter winters to the UK. These factors should influence the location, foundations, roofing, drainage, heating and ventilation and maintenance of buildings.

United Kingdom, Environmental aspects, Buildings and facilities, Architecture, Global warming, Architecture and climate, Climate

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Who bears responsibility when cracks appear in your building?

Article Abstract:

The issue relating to cracks developing in buildings is addressed. The main problem highlighted is when the claimants are under a contract with their construction professional and they fail to claim negligence within the stipulated time, which leads to breach of contract.

Legal issues & crime, Legal/Government Regulation, Company legal issue, Cases, Concrete, Liability (Law), Legal liability, Breach of contract, Concrete cracking

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