The sustainability statement may not survive value engineering
Language: English Series: Architects' Journal ; 3(224) 20 July 2006, 39-43(5)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Summary: Provides an overview of some of the issues helping and hindering the development of environmentally friendly architecture, as revealed by case studies of a number of practices. Whilst client knowledge of, and engagement with, sustainability is becoming more and more evident, many contractors and engineers are still reluctant to embrace the concept. Many practices have established a checklist or matrix which can be used at an early stage of a project to decide whether sustainable development is really feasible. Others are adopting regional responses to sustainability, reflecting local conditions. The need to keep up to date with developments in sustainability has led to the appointment of knowledge managers, specialist researchers, and green teams.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L134347 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 134347-1001 |
Provides an overview of some of the issues helping and hindering the development of environmentally friendly architecture, as revealed by case studies of a number of practices. Whilst client knowledge of, and engagement with, sustainability is becoming more and more evident, many contractors and engineers are still reluctant to embrace the concept. Many practices have established a checklist or matrix which can be used at an early stage of a project to decide whether sustainable development is really feasible. Others are adopting regional responses to sustainability, reflecting local conditions. The need to keep up to date with developments in sustainability has led to the appointment of knowledge managers, specialist researchers, and green teams.