Rethinking housing refurbishment [electronic resource]
Language: English Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: This BRE led demonstration project aims to illustrate the contribution of refurbishment in reducing carbon emissions and to raise standards of refurbishment practice. The project involves the transformation of a disused Victorian stable block into three energy efficient homes, with an education centre showcasing the latest refurbishment technologies and techniques. BRE is also working with the Housing Market Renewal Pathfinders, The Prince's Foundation and the East Thames Group on nine further refurbishment projects. Website contains information about the project, a project photo blog, and refurbishment related information.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Online material | Virtual Online | WEB SITE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 143094-2001 |
This BRE led demonstration project aims to illustrate the contribution of refurbishment in reducing carbon emissions and to raise standards of refurbishment practice. The project involves the transformation of a disused Victorian stable block into three energy efficient homes, with an education centre showcasing the latest refurbishment technologies and techniques. BRE is also working with the Housing Market Renewal Pathfinders, The Prince's Foundation and the East Thames Group on nine further refurbishment projects. Website contains information about the project, a project photo blog, and refurbishment related information.