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020 _a9781848060326
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041 0 _aeng
050 0 4 _a333.72 $2 18
100 1 _aPlimmer, F.
245 0 0 _aNew build and refurbishment in the sustainable communities plan
260 _aWatford
_bIHS BRE
_c2008
300 _a8p.
_bill.
_c30cm.
490 0 _aBRE Information Paper
_vIP 2/08
520 _aThis research summary considers the best way to regenerate run-down urban areas and create sustainable communities, comparing the two approaches to housing renewal; demolition and new build or refurbishment. Outlines the relative advantages of each approach and concludes that refurbishment is the more sustainable option, although developers see more obstacles than incentives with this approach.
521 2 _aAdvanced
590 _aKA
651 4 _aUnited Kingdom
_y
690 _aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION
700 1 _aPottinger, G.
700 1 _aHarris, S.
700 1 _aWaters, M.
700 1 _aPocock, Y.
710 2 _aCollege of Estate Management
_9400
710 2 _aBuilding Research Establishment
_bTrust
_95092
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999 _c108057
_d108057