Beschreibung:
Virendra Kumar Paul is faculty at the Department of Building Engineering and Management at the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi. Associated with the department since 1985, his areas of interest in research and academia include construction project management and fire safety in buildings. His research is also focused on the study of the impact of disasters and vulnerability and advocacy for safe design practices. He is a well-published author in renowned high-impact journals from publishers such as Springer, Taylor & Francis and UGC Care and other peer-reviewed journals. He has served on numerous committees steering the development of public healthcare and educational campuses.
This book highlights the vulnerability of healthcare buildings in the context of climate change triggered Extreme Weather Events (EWEs) and the case for mitigation.
1. Extreme Weather Events and Critical Infrastructure