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100 1 _aLe Poidevin, Jackie
245 0 0 _aOld tricks for new builds
260 _c2009
490 0 _aFacilities Management
_v16(10) July 2009, 16-19(4)
520 _aDevelopers of commercial buildings should concentrate on traditional passive design features rather than construct ever taller glass towers with bolt-on renewable energy technology. The poor energy performance of glass, high-rise office blocks has been criticised at two recent conferences. Renewable technology payback periods are examined. The Innovate Green Office at Thorpe Park in Leeds is seen as an exemplar sustainable building and three of Edward Cullinan Architects' green projects are detailed. Table. Information boxes.
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651 4 _aUnited Kingdom
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690 _aENVIRONMENTAL AND LAND CONSULTANCY-ENERGY-ENERGY USE-ENERGY EFFICIENCY
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