Reviewing the economies of going green
Language: English Series: Facilities Management ; 12(10) July 2005, 10-12 (3)Publication details: 2005Subject(s): Summary: Discusses a new study that suggests that environmentally friendly buildings can be cheaper is sustainability is considered in the design process. Consultancy Cyril Sweett together with the BRE employed the Building Research Establishment Environment Assessment Method. the research found that the cost of improving the green rating of air conditioned offices was negligible if sustainable measure were introduced early in the design process.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L130318 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 130318-1001 |
Discusses a new study that suggests that environmentally friendly buildings can be cheaper is sustainability is considered in the design process. Consultancy Cyril Sweett together with the BRE employed the Building Research Establishment Environment Assessment Method. the research found that the cost of improving the green rating of air conditioned offices was negligible if sustainable measure were introduced early in the design process.