Sustainable non-dwellings

Le Poidevin, Jackie

Sustainable non-dwellings - 2008 - Facilities Management 15 (12) September 2008, 10-13 (4) .

Summarises the conference "The sustainable non-dwellings: Regulations and Ratings Conference". Explains that action is needed to improve the energy efficiency of the UK commercial buildings. Shows that Display Energy Certificates and the new Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method "In use" (BREEAM) scheme are efficient tools. Reviews current legislation on Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. Presents last changes of BREEAM. Concludes on the challenges to meet: ensure the performance of these sustainable buildings, and bring UK current buildings to the required level of sustainability.


DISPLAY ENERGY CERTIFICATE
BRE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT METHOD (BREEAM)
DIRECTIVE 2002/91/EC


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