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Designing quality buildings a BRE guide

By: Publication details: Watford BRE 2007Description: vii, 350p. 25cmISBN:
  • 1860818994
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 690.8 $2 18
Partial contents:
Site investigation and preparation -- Site environment and orientation -- Foundations and basements -- External walls, windows and doors -- Floors and ceilings -- Separating and compartment walls and partitions -- Roofs -- Building services -- External works -- Modern methods of construction -- Access to buildings
Summary: Discusses the selection and specification of structural elements, materials and finishes. Discusses sustainable design requirements, regulations and standards, and how to limit maintenance requirements and reduce potential defects in the future.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Barcode
Reference material London BRE publications BRE CONNECT CD 3 2017 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 136133-2001
Book London Books 690.8 DES (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30073667

Site investigation and preparation -- Site environment and orientation -- Foundations and basements -- External walls, windows and doors -- Floors and ceilings -- Separating and compartment walls and partitions -- Roofs -- Building services -- External works -- Modern methods of construction -- Access to buildings

Discusses the selection and specification of structural elements, materials and finishes. Discusses sustainable design requirements, regulations and standards, and how to limit maintenance requirements and reduce potential defects in the future.