What is sustainable construction, exactly?
Language: English Series: Building ; 263(8071) 22 January 1999, 44-45(2)Publication details: 1999Subject(s): Summary: Considers the definition of `sustainable construction` in advance of the DETR guide to sustainability being published in March. Suggests that sustainable construction relates to issues such as waste management and energy-conscious design and safety, with a focus on adaption of existing buildings rather than new-build.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS59901 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 90876-1001 |
Considers the definition of `sustainable construction` in advance of the DETR guide to sustainability being published in March. Suggests that sustainable construction relates to issues such as waste management and energy-conscious design and safety, with a focus on adaption of existing buildings rather than new-build.