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Scottish house a review of recent experience in building individual and small groups of houses with a view to sustainability, the use of traditional & new materials, and innovative design [electronic resource]

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: [Edinburgh] Scottish Executive Central Research Unit 2001Subject(s): LOC classification:
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Partial contents:
Executive summary -- Chapter one: policy background -- Chapter two: the study methodology -- Chapter three: case studies -- Chapter four: research findings -- Chapter five: suggested further research and dissemination activity -- Bibliography -- Acknowledgements
Summary: Suggests that although some sustainable design can be challenging to visual traditions, the designs can still be of high quality and can be a better option that a less sustainable building. Argues that a lack of knowledge amongst relevant bodies could be preventing innovative technical developments from being more widely applied.
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Book Virtual Online ONLINE PUBLICATION (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 147518-2001

Executive summary -- Chapter one: policy background -- Chapter two: the study methodology -- Chapter three: case studies -- Chapter four: research findings -- Chapter five: suggested further research and dissemination activity -- Bibliography -- Acknowledgements

Suggests that although some sustainable design can be challenging to visual traditions, the designs can still be of high quality and can be a better option that a less sustainable building. Argues that a lack of knowledge amongst relevant bodies could be preventing innovative technical developments from being more widely applied.

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