Sustainable non-dwellings
Language: English Series: Facilities Management ; 15 (12) September 2008, 10-13 (4)Publication details: 2008Subject(s): Summary: Summarises the conference "The sustainable non-dwellings: Regulations and Ratings Conference". Explains that action is needed to improve the energy efficiency of the UK commercial buildings. Shows that Display Energy Certificates and the new Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method "In use" (BREEAM) scheme are efficient tools. Reviews current legislation on Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. Presents last changes of BREEAM. Concludes on the challenges to meet: ensure the performance of these sustainable buildings, and bring UK current buildings to the required level of sustainability.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journal article | London Journal article | L145417 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 145417-1001 |
Summarises the conference "The sustainable non-dwellings: Regulations and Ratings Conference". Explains that action is needed to improve the energy efficiency of the UK commercial buildings. Shows that Display Energy Certificates and the new Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method "In use" (BREEAM) scheme are efficient tools. Reviews current legislation on Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. Presents last changes of BREEAM. Concludes on the challenges to meet: ensure the performance of these sustainable buildings, and bring UK current buildings to the required level of sustainability.