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Making the case for a code for sustainable buildings [electronic resource]

By: Language: English Publication details: London UKGBC 2009Subject(s): LOC classification:
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About this report -- Executive summary -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Core themes -- Policy context -- Value and business case -- Technical issues -- Operational issues -- Conclusion -- Recommendations and next steps -- Appendices
Summary: Recommends a code for sustainable non-domestic buildings, whether new or already built, in the UK. Suggests that the code should set targets to reach a low carbon environment; implement regular environmental impact assessment checks on non-domestic buildings; represents a vision of the industry; and bring coherence of approach of all tools, policies, guidance and initiatives.
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About this report -- Executive summary -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Core themes -- Policy context -- Value and business case -- Technical issues -- Operational issues -- Conclusion -- Recommendations and next steps -- Appendices

Recommends a code for sustainable non-domestic buildings, whether new or already built, in the UK. Suggests that the code should set targets to reach a low carbon environment; implement regular environmental impact assessment checks on non-domestic buildings; represents a vision of the industry; and bring coherence of approach of all tools, policies, guidance and initiatives.