Journal of Health and Environmental Research

Volume 11, Issue 2, June 2025

  • Review Article

    Building Regulations Adaptation to Climate Change - A Comparative Literature Review of Selected African Countries’ Building Regulations

    Mutinta Sichali*, Chibesa Mulenga

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 2, June 2025
    Pages: 23-37
    Received: 14 May 2025
    Accepted: 5 June 2025
    Published: 23 June 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jher.20251102.11
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    Abstract: Climate change and its impact on the environment have caused many countries to rethink the way buildings are constructed, as cities have been experiencing extreme weather patterns like flooding. Building Regulations (BRs) can help to make buildings adaptable to climate change. Developed countries have come up with new energy codes while in developi... Show More