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100 _aSmith, K.
245 _aIt's not easy being green
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490 _aProperty Week
_v65(46) 24 November 2000, 90-91(2)
520 _aIn the light of The Hague climate change conference, article looks at how far property developers, investors and occupiers are prepared to go to address green issues. Companies like Hammerson promote environmentally friendly construction techniques, but stop short of new energy efficiency designs. For occupiers, energy efficiency is often a low priority, falling behind commercial considerations such as car parking and speed of completion. Suggests that initiatives like the Property Environment Group (PEG) are a step in the right direction, and pressure from clients will eventually persuade developers, investors, and surveying firms to become environmentally aware. Brief descriptions of the BRE Environment Building and Grosvenor place, which both incorporate energy efficient designs.
590 _aABS
650 _aPROPERTY INDUSTRY
650 _aSustainability
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650 _aENERGY EFFICIENCY
650 _aOCCUPIERS
650 _aENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
650 _aPROPERTY ENVIRONMENT GROUP
650 _aBRE
650 _aBREEAM RATING
690 _aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION
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