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Sustainable retrofit and facilities management [electronic resource]

By: Language: English Publication details: Chichester Taylor & Francis Ltd 2013Description: ebookISBN:
  • 9780203075739
Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: Provides guidance to those involved in the refurbishment and management of existing buildings on minimizing carbon emissions, water consumption and waste to landfill, along with enhancing the long term sustainability of a building. Outlines measures that can be used to improve the efficiency and sustainability of existing buildings, through both good management and refurbishment. Explores the relationship between the refurbishment of existing buildings, facility management and the wider community infrastructure. Looks at management tools such as post occupancy evaluation, building health checks, energy management software, green building management toolkits and green leases. Illustrated throughout with case studies and examples of best practice.

Provides guidance to those involved in the refurbishment and management of existing buildings on minimizing carbon emissions, water consumption and waste to landfill, along with enhancing the long term sustainability of a building. Outlines measures that can be used to improve the efficiency and sustainability of existing buildings, through both good management and refurbishment. Explores the relationship between the refurbishment of existing buildings, facility management and the wider community infrastructure. Looks at management tools such as post occupancy evaluation, building health checks, energy management software, green building management toolkits and green leases. Illustrated throughout with case studies and examples of best practice.