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Basements for housing benefits and solutions for sustainable housing

By: Language: English Publication details: Camberley MPA 2010ISBN:
  • 9781904818946
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 690 $2 18
Online resources: Summary: Considers basements as a practical solution for sustainable housing in the UK and the key issues for each stage of the design and construction process for single-storey basements in domestic housing; refers to the recently revised Code of Practice for protection of below-ground structures against water from the ground (BS 8102); types of basements, benefits, compliance with and credits for the Code for Sustainable Homes; waterproofing, concrete construction, design principles, daylight, ventilation, drainage, costs, building legislation, Party Wall Act, and further reading.

Considers basements as a practical solution for sustainable housing in the UK and the key issues for each stage of the design and construction process for single-storey basements in domestic housing; refers to the recently revised Code of Practice for protection of below-ground structures against water from the ground (BS 8102); types of basements, benefits, compliance with and credits for the Code for Sustainable Homes; waterproofing, concrete construction, design principles, daylight, ventilation, drainage, costs, building legislation, Party Wall Act, and further reading.

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