Sustainable housing design guide for Scotland [electronic resource]
Language: English Publication details: Edinburgh Communities Scotland 2007Subject(s): LOC classification:- 711.1 $2 18
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Book | Virtual Online | ONLINE PUBLICATION (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 136576-1001 |
Summary of quick wins and strategic priorities -- Section one: sustainability and housing -- Section two: existing housing -- Section three: planning, place and people -- Section four: working with the site -- Section five: affordable warmth -- Section six: saving resources -- Section seven: making homes healthier -- Section eight: financial and management considerations -- Section nine: case studies lessons -- Section ten: case studies -- Selected reference material on sustainable housing design.
Offers guidance on making Scotland's housing environmentally friendly. Focuses both on new build homes and on refurbishing the existing housing stock. The guide is aimed at housing developers and architects and includes examples of good practice.