The key issues when choosing adaptation of an existing building over new build
Language: English Series: Journal of Building Appraisal ; 4(3) 215-223(9)Publication details: 2009Subject(s): Summary: Highlights the role that adapting or refurbishing buildings could have in addressing the UK's housing and commercial building problems. Argues that adaptation/refurbishment should take into consideration sustainability issues. Recommends that adaptation/refurbishment be done via a feasibility study to ensure that the project proceeds with minimal problems and to allow a full and proper assessment of how the building may best be upgraded, to take advantage of both energy efficiency and other environmental improvements. Puts forward a decision-making model to facilitate this process. Concludes that adaptation work may present continuing professional development opportunities and challenges for surveyors.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | Virtual Journal article | L147070 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 147070-1001 |
Highlights the role that adapting or refurbishing buildings could have in addressing the UK's housing and commercial building problems. Argues that adaptation/refurbishment should take into consideration sustainability issues. Recommends that adaptation/refurbishment be done via a feasibility study to ensure that the project proceeds with minimal problems and to allow a full and proper assessment of how the building may best be upgraded, to take advantage of both energy efficiency and other environmental improvements. Puts forward a decision-making model to facilitate this process. Concludes that adaptation work may present continuing professional development opportunities and challenges for surveyors.