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Towards a low carbon built environment a road map for action [electronic resource]

By: Language: English Series: RICS Research ; February 2009Publication details: London RICS 2009ISBN:
  • 9781842194140
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 333.7 $2 18
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Partial contents:
Executive summary -- Setting the scene -- Where we are now -- Government -- Business - People -- Low carbon techniques and technologies -- Towards a low carbon built environment -- Shape of a plan for the UK -- Definitions
Summary: Reports on the current state of knowledge and practice in the matter of low carbon built environment and presents a framework of actions to working towards this goal. Examines how to reduce carbon emissions from the built environment and how to include this goal into a wider national programme. Suggests that improved energy efficiency is insufficient in achieving a low carbon built environment. Presents solutions as part of international goals and agreements, before being national and local decisions.
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Book Virtual Online ONLINE PUBLICATION (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 146803-2001

Executive summary -- Setting the scene -- Where we are now -- Government -- Business - People -- Low carbon techniques and technologies -- Towards a low carbon built environment -- Shape of a plan for the UK -- Definitions

Reports on the current state of knowledge and practice in the matter of low carbon built environment and presents a framework of actions to working towards this goal. Examines how to reduce carbon emissions from the built environment and how to include this goal into a wider national programme. Suggests that improved energy efficiency is insufficient in achieving a low carbon built environment. Presents solutions as part of international goals and agreements, before being national and local decisions.

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