Eco-design of high-rise buildings: a search for alternative low-cost and low energy design to current high-tech approaches
Series: Building Engineer ; 75(11) December 2000, 16-21(6)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: Examines the approach towards making tower blocks, especially those erected in the 1960s, more ecologically-friendly improving operational efficiency and optimising their long-term durability. A high-tech approach is proving too expensive so the article investigates and assesses some of the problems and obstacles related to using alternatives of low-cost and low-energy design components. The paper hopes to highlight issues for further discussions among built environment practitioners.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS63357 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 110263-1001 |
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Examines the approach towards making tower blocks, especially those erected in the 1960s, more ecologically-friendly improving operational efficiency and optimising their long-term durability. A high-tech approach is proving too expensive so the article investigates and assesses some of the problems and obstacles related to using alternatives of low-cost and low-energy design components. The paper hopes to highlight issues for further discussions among built environment practitioners.