What is sustainable construction, exactly?

Cook, A.

What is sustainable construction, exactly? - 1999 - Building 263(8071) 22 January 1999, 44-45(2) .

Considers the definition of `sustainable construction` in advance of the DETR guide to sustainability being published in March. Suggests that sustainable construction relates to issues such as waste management and energy-conscious design and safety, with a focus on adaption of existing buildings rather than new-build.


BUILT ENVIRONMENT-CONSTRUCTION DESIGN
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Sustainability
SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION
WASTE MANAGEMENT
WHOLE-LIFE COSTING