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100 1 _aWatson, Paul
245 0 4 _aThe key issues when choosing adaptation of an existing building over new build
260 _c2009
490 0 _aJournal of Building Appraisal
_v4(3) 215-223(9)
520 _aHighlights 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.
590 _aKA
650 2 4 _aPLANNING POLICY STATEMENT 3
651 4 _aUnited Kingdom
_y
690 _aRefurbishment
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