The concept of health system resilience has gained popularity in the global health
discourse, featuring in UN policies, academic articles and conferences. While substantial …

Research examining associations between weather and human health frequently includes
the effects of atmospheric humidity. A large number of humidity variables have been …

Written for those who need an introduction, Applied Time Series Analysis reviews
applications of the popular econometric analysis technique across disciplines. Carefully …

Night ventilation and external blinds are the most commonly used passive methods to
protect buildings from overheating during high summer temperatures. Another …

A novel approach to quantify the present and future heatwave hazard is presented which
can discern characteristics beyond what can be achieved from current approaches, such as …

Local climate phenomena impose a serious threat to the built environment. In particular,
urban heat island and heatwaves can significantly affect buildings' thermal-energy …

The escalating frequencies and intensities of heat waves have become a global concern in
the face of climate change. Cities are increasingly vulnerable to overheating due to the …

The main objective of this study was to compare the effect of phase change material (PCM)
and reinforced concrete on the summer thermal performance of existing building in a …

Abstract The UK National Health Service (NHS) is continually under pressure to provide
more bed spaces and to do this within a tight budget. Therefore, NHS Trusts may turn to …

Increasing temperatures, rising sea-levels and modified rainfall patterns will change the
climate-related risks to people and the built environment. Climate change is expected to …