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By: Language: English Series: QS News ; 1July 2005, 14-15(2)Publication details: 2005Subject(s): Summary: Looks at findings from a study, "Putting a price on sustainability", by Cyril Sweett and the BRE into whether eco-friendly buildings are monetarily expensive. The study claims that not only are environmentally friendly buildings cost efficient but also carbon efficient. Includes a summary of the Cyril Sweett/BRE findings and a list of five low-cost or no-cost eco-friendly solutions to consider at the design stage in order to improve a building's environmental rating.

Looks at findings from a study, "Putting a price on sustainability", by Cyril Sweett and the BRE into whether eco-friendly buildings are monetarily expensive. The study claims that not only are environmentally friendly buildings cost efficient but also carbon efficient. Includes a summary of the Cyril Sweett/BRE findings and a list of five low-cost or no-cost eco-friendly solutions to consider at the design stage in order to improve a building's environmental rating.