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Architectural Press

Green studio handbook: environmental strategies for schematic design, 2006
Presents practical guidelines for applying environmental strategies during the schematic design of green buildings. For each strategy, the book provides: brief descriptions of principles and concepts, step-by-step approaches for integrating technologies into the early stages of design, annotated tables and charts to assist with preliminary design sizing, key issues to be aware of when implementing a given strategy, and references to the most recent international standards and rating systems, guidelines, and internet resources. Illustrated with conceptual sketches and photos in full colour throughout.
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British Standards Institution

BS EN 12114:2000 Thermal performance of buildings - Air permeability of building components and building elements - Laboratory test method,

BS EN 13187:1999 Thermal performance of buildings - Qualitative detection of thermal irregularities in building envelopes - Infrared method, 1999
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BS EN 13829:2001 Thermal performance of buildings - determination of air permeability of buildings - fan pressurization method,
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BS ISO 14015:2001 Environmental management - Environmental assessment of sites and organizations (EASO), 2001
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BS EN ISO 14031:2000 Environmental management - environmental performance evaluation - guidelines, 2000
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Building Research Energy Conservation Support Unit

Good Practice Case Study 154 Energy efficiency in housing. National Vocational Qualification in domestic energy efficiency, 1993
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General Information Report 30 Performance specification for the energy efficient office of the future, 1995
This document represents a first attempt to specify the performance requirements of an energy efficient office of the future.
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Good Practice Case Study 308 Naturally comfortable offices - a refurbishment project, 1997
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General Information Report 64 Post construction testing - a professionals guide to testing housing for energy efficiency, 2000
This report is for designers, contractors and surveyors trying to improve the thermal and energy performance of new and upgraded housing. It describes some of the available tests for energy efficiency rating, their advantages, and, where appropriate, gives guidance on building specification.
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Building Research Establishment

Report 341 New environments for working, 1998
The demands made on office buildings and environmental systems designed for typical nine to five use are changing. This book defines a number of modern working patterns, and considers how a knowledge of these might influence the development of specifications for office construction and fit-out. The publication is divided into five sections: Overview - how change in office use demands a new approach to environmental services; New research - uses models to explain work patterns, building types and HVAC systems; Affinities - between work patterns, building types and environmental systems; Case studies - real implications of new ways of working and occupants' reactions to their workplace; Product directions and design implications - the changing nature of IT and office work.
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FBE 10 Putting a price on sustainability, 2005
One of the principal barriers to the wider adoption of more sustainable design and construction solutions is the perception that they cost a large amount of money. This report identifies the costs associated with a range of sustainable solutions for different building types, demonstrating that significant improvements in the sustainability performance of a building can be achieved at very little additional cost. In addition, this report also demonstrates that more sustainable buildings can offer major life-cycle cost benefits.
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Information Paper 6/01 Modelling the performance of thermal mass, 2001
This Information Paper considers the effect. on acoustics and lighting of the introduction of exposed ceilings. It also gives designers best practice guidelines to be used when modelling thermal mass performance. The associated two-part BRE Digest 454 gives guidance on the incorporation of thermal mass into office buildings.
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Information Paper 21/01 Sustainability indicators for utilities, 2001
Developed with the support of the Construction Industry Directorate and through consultation with the industry, incorporating economic, social and environmental issues to support the achievement of more sustainable activities at the local level of utilities work.
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Information Paper 5/02 Dwellings and energy efficient lighting: new regulation Part L, 2002
Describes the scope of the requirements of the new Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power) and explains the guidance in the Approved Document. It will be of interest to housebuilders and domestic electrical contractors.
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Information Paper 13/02 Sustainability lessons from private finance and similar private initiatives, 2002
Examines sustainability issues across a range of sectors - hospitals, schools, infrastructure and public buildings. Comments on the lessons learnt, pitfalls and opportunities. Shows that: Sustainability can be included in project briefs and reduce whole life costs, Positive approaches to sustainability can be the crucial factor when evaluating bids, There is a link between functionality and sustainability. Provides a summary checklist of the opportunities and pitfalls of integrating sustainability into the PFI/ PPP process. Aims to inform those involved in PFI/PPP schemes of how to take advantage of lessons learnt from previous projects.
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Information Paper 04/05 Costing sustainability: how much does it cost to achieve BREEAM and Ecohomes ratings, 2005
Presents some of the key findings from a costing analysis, using real cost data for a broad range of sustainability technologies and design solutions; namely, the capital costs associated with reaching increased levels of environmental performance, as defined by the BREEAM and EcoHomes schemes, for different building types and in different locations. Demonstrates that significant improvements in building sustainability performance can be achieved at very little additional cost.
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Report 315 BREDEM-12 Model description, 1996
The technical basis of BREDEM-12, the current annual version of the BRE domestic energy model is described. This model estimates energy consumption in dwellings, including estimates for space heating, water heating, cooking and lights and appliances. The principles behind the model are discussed and the equations are listed. Sufficient information to implement the model is given.
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Report 327 BREDEM 8 - Model description, 1997
The technical basis of the BRE domestic energy model BREDEM-8, which calculates annual consumption from monthly estimates, is described. The model estimates energy consumption in dwellings, including estimates for space heating, water heating, cooking and lights and appliances. The principles behind the model are discussed and the equations are listed. Sufficient information to implement the model is given.
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Report 364 Solar shading of buildings, 1999
Careful choice of solar shading is required in buildings to allow good use of winter solar gain and daylighting without summer overheating. This report describes the commonly used shading devices and some new developments. It gives the advantages and disadvantages of each kind of shading device plus unique data setting out the lighting and thermal performance of each device in summer and winter.
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Report 443 Conventions for U-value calculations, 2006
Presents calculation methods suitable for demonstrating compliance with Building Regulations for the conservation for fuel and power, namely Part L (England and Wales), Section 6 for Scotland, and Part F (Northern Ireland). Provides guidance on the use of the calculation methods by: indicating the method or methods of calculation that are appropriate for different construction elements, supplying additional information about using the methods and data relevant to typical UK constructions.
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Digest 446 Assessing environmental impacts of construction: industry consensus, BREEAM and UK ecopoints, 2000
For construction to play its part in making society more sustainable, industry decision-makers must confront social, economic and environmental implications of sustainable construction. This digest first describes the methodology and results of a study of the relative weightings of sustainability issues arising from buildings and construction. These are interim results but they provide a sound basis for analysing environmental effects and setting priorities for further action. In order to undertake consistent holistic analysis of the environment, it is useful for different impacts to be compared on a single scale or score (such as Ecopoints). A consensus view between all levels of decision-makers about the relative importance of different environmental issues is necessary for such a score to be calculated.
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Digest 465 U-values for light steel frame construction, 2002
Gives a method for assessing U-values of light steel-frame constructions. The method has been validated using the procedures in BS EN ISO 10211-1 and enables U-values to be calculated by means of a simplified method. It is similar to the one given in BS EN ISO 6946 but with some important differences. It can easily be incorporated into software tools used by designers, builders and enforcers of the Building Regulations wishing to calculate U-values of light steel-frame constructions. The method was developed jointly by BRE and The Steel Construction Institute.
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Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd

Sustainable practices in the built environment. 2nd edition, 2001
Sustainability is a key issue and its impact on the construction industry as one of the major users of the Earth's resources, is starting to take hold. This book deals with sustainability as it affects the construction industry, looking at the techniques and issues which designers, engineers, planners and construction managers will have to deal with in their day-to-day activities.
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Ecology of building materials, 2000
This book demonstrates that alternatives to modern building materials are available and that today it is possible to produce building materials and select raw materials from an ecological perspective. At a time when environmental labelling is becoming increasingly popular and the producers of building materials are urged to be more environmentally aware, it is obviously important to be acquainted with these alternatives.
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Energy: management, supply and conservation, 2002
The subject of energy management and conservation is becoming increasingly important. Over half of all energy consumed is used in buildings so effective management of buildings whether commercial or domestic is vital. Deals with the theory and practice of the supply of energy to consumers, energy management and auditing and energy saving technology. Covers: Energy management in context, The utility companies and energy supply, Competition in energy supply, Energy auditing, Energy analysis techniques, Energy economics, Energy monitoring and targeting, Energy efficient heating, Waste heat recovery, Combined heat and power (CHP), Energy efficient air conditioning and refrigeration, Electrical services and lighting, and Passive environmental control in buildings.
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CCTA - Government Centre for Information Systems

Environmental standards for equipment accommodation, 1990
The purpose of this module is to advise on the content and recommended usage of the CCTA Environmental Standards.
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Chartered Institute of Building

Technical Information Sheet 139 Environmental assessment and the developer, 1991
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Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers

Technical Memoranda TM 24 Environmental factors affecting office worker performance, 1999
This report aims to present a state-of-the-art review of literature which provides evidence of how the physical environment affects productivity in the workplace, in particular white-collar (knowledge-based) workers in offices.
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CIRIA

Publication C563 Sustainable construction: company indicators, 2001
Identifies a series of quantitative measures against which companies can measure the sustainability of their businesses, and the activities that they perform. The approach has been endorsed by several groups including CIB, M4i, CIC and the Environment Agency.
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Publication C619 Sustainable construction award schemes - guidance for supply chain leaders, 2004
A project was piloted by BAA, Thames Water and Network Rail, creating a framework for an award scheme based on key performance indicators for sustainable construction. Includes case studies.
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Publication C633 Sustainable construction: implementing targets and indicators: experiences from CIRIA's Pioneers' Club, 2004
Describes the use of key performance indicators (KPIs) for sustainable construction within a club of 10 companies who were willing to exchange ideas and to share their experiences. Includes case studies.
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Countryside Commission

Environmental assessment, 1991
This guidance note has been prepared on behalf of the Countryside Commission to provide advice on the way in which landscape and countryside recreation issues should be treated within the environmental assessment process.
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Department for Education and Employment

Building Bulletin 83 Schools' environmental assessment method (SEAM), 1996
The aims of SEAM are to: raise awareness of how energy use in buildings has a major impact on the atmospheric problems of global warming and acid rain; improve the quality of the internal environment for school users, e.g. by providing better air quality, adequate ventilation and optimum use of daylight; and encourage the use of construction materials and products which are of an environmentally friendly nature, minimising the depletion of non-renewable resources, destruction of the tropical rain forests and wasteful use of local resources.
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Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions

Controlling the environmental effects of recycled and secondary aggregates production - good practice guidance, 2000
This guidance deals with the local environmental impacts of the production of recycled and secondary aggregates, such as crushing, storing and transporting material.
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English Heritage

Framing options 1: Draughtproofing and secondary glazing, 1994
This document is divided into five main sections; insulating the home; double glazing; draughtproofing; energy auditing; and secondary glazing.
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Hastoe Housing Association

Ecohomes: achieving 'very good', 2006
The Housing Corporation is committed to assessing the environmental credentials of its homes and since 2003 to achieving the rating of 'Pass'. It is now a requirement of all funded developments to achieve the 'Very Good' rating. The EcoHomes assessment tool was developed to measure and improve design specifications and applies to new and refurbished homes. This document provides recommendations, cost information and includes case studies.
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Joseph Rowntree Foundation

Meeting Part M and designing Lifetime Homes, 1999
Deals with the extension of the Building Regulations - part M, to cover domestic housing, and to make new housing more accessible and convenient to those who are frail or disabled. These new (part M) regulations will be in force from October 1999.
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Robust Details Limited

Robust details handbook. Part E: Resistance to the passage of sound. 2nd edition, 2006
Provides an alternative to pre-completion testing for demonstrating compliance with the performance standards of Part E for new build dwellings.
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Environmental impact assessment

CIRIA

Publication C584 Coastal and marine environmental site guide, 2003
This handbook provides practical advice for supervisors, managers and engineers on how to manage coastal and marine construction operations and to control environmental impacts. Subjects covered include environmental obligations, the construction site, management framework, environmental issues and construction processes.
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Publication C594 Coastal and marine working on site, 2003
This pocket book gives details for the benefits, on site, site rules, waste, noise and vibration, dust, emissions and odours, ground and sediment contamination, water quality, wildlife and natural features, shellfish and fish, archaeology and heritage.
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Council for the Protection of Rural England

Coastal planning - draft planning policy guidance note, 1992
A response by the Council for the Protection of Rural England on the draft planning policy guidance note.
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Department of the Environment

Environmental appraisal of development plans: a good practice guide, 1993
Provides good practice guidelines which have practical and immediate relevance to the carrying out of environmental appraisal in local authority planning departments.
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Environment Agency

Cleaner coasts, healthier seas - working for a better marine environment, 2005
Presents the marine strategy of the Environment Agency, which sets out what is being done and what will be done to protect the marine environment. Covers four priorities: Priority 1: Promoting sustainable development - to get results for people, businesses and wildlife; Priority 2: Integrating management between the land and sea; Priority 3: Efficiently regulating our coasts and seas; Priority 4: Making sure that we all value our coastal and marine environment.
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Cleaner coasts, healthier seas: the state of the marine environment in England and Wales, 2005
Presents a snapshot of the state of the marine environment of England and Wales. It is based upon the results of Environment Agency monitoring and assessment, and a review of published scientific information describing our coasts and seas.
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Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food

Coastal defence and the environment: a guide to good practice, 1993
This manual provides guidance to coastal engineers, planners, managers and environmental scientists within organisations responsible for the planning and maintenance of coastal defences.
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Coastal defence and the environment. A strategic guide for managers and decision makers in the National Rivers Authority and other bodies with coastal responsibilities, 1993
Highlights the environmental procedures that should be followed when considering and carrying out coastal defence works.
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Taylor and Francis

Introduction to environmental impact assessment. 3rd edition, 2005
A comprehensive, clearly structured and readable overview of the subject, Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment quickly established itself as the leading introduction to EIA. The second edition introduced and developed many issues of growing importance to the student and practitioner of EIA . Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment, 3rd Edition not only provides a complete introductory text but will also support further studies.
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Transport Research Laboratory

Environmental appraisal: a review of monetary evaluation and other techniques, 1992
This publication is divided into seven main parts; introduction; monetary appraisal techniques; non-monetary appraisal techniques; comparison of appraisal techniques; overseas practice; summary and; conclusions and proposals for further research.
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WWF-UK

One planet living in the Thames gateway, 2003
A WWF-UK One Million Sustainable Homes Campaign Report by the BioRegional Development Group. Uses the Thames gateway region as a case study and investigates the implications of building 200 000 new homes to different environmental standards.
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Environmental issues/energy

Allen Lane

Revenge of gaia: why the earth is fighting back - and how we can still save humanity, 2006
Illustrated with examples drawn from his experiences around the world, Lovelock draws many radical conclusions, most controversially a passionate advocacy of nuclear energy. This, he argues, is not only a secure, safe and reliable source of energy but also the only way to counter the lethal heat waves and rising sea levels, which will increasingly threaten civilisations. Lovelock argues that the only way for humankind to come to terms with Gaia now, and have a chance of surviving, is to embrace science and technology, not reject them.
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British Cement Association

Ecoconcrete - the contribution of cement and concrete to a more sustainable built environment, 2001
This publication is aimed at all who are interested in the ways in which cement and concrete can contribute to a more sustainable built environment.
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Factsheet 7 Using wastes as fuel and raw materials in cement kilns: cement quality and concrete performance, 2006
Identifies which wastes are used as alternative fuels, how using waste as a fuel in cement manufacture is regulated, how stakeholder dialogue undertaken, whether its use affects cement quality or properties, and the extent of industry's commitment to health and safety.
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British Standards Institution

BS 8555:2003 Environmental management systems - Guide to the phased implementation of an environmental management system including the use of environmental performance evaluation, 2003
Details are given for phased development, implementation, maintenance and improvement of an environmental management system. Also covers use of environmental performance evaluation techniques and the coordination of environmental management systems with other management systems.
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BS ISO 14015:2001 Environmental management - Environmental assessment of sites and organizations (EASO), 2001
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BS ISO 14050:2002 Environmental management - Vocabulary, 2002

BS EN 61400-1:2005 Wind turbine generator systems. Safety requirements, 2004
Details are given for the safety, quality assurance, engineering integrity, requirements, design, installation, maintenance and operation under specified external conditions of small wind turbine generator systems (SWTGS).
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Building Research Energy Conservation Support Unit

Good Practice Guide 85 Energy efficiency training and development, 1998
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Good Practice Guide 133 Energy efficiency in the work place - a guide for managers and staff, 1994
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General Information Leaflet 65 Metering energy use in new non-domestic buildings: guide to help designers meet Part L2 of the Building Regulations, 2002
Aims to help designers to meet the metering requirements of new non-domestic buildings, as set out in the Building Regulations. It should be used to optimise the cost of metering against practicality. A step-by-step method is provided, illustrated by a worked example, that enables the user to: Select appropriate ways of metering energy use and Provide documentation for building owners. and occupiers. Where possible, designers should strive to go beyond the Regulations by including full metering of all end uses. However, this is not always practical or economical, and the Building Regulations recognise this.
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Building Research Establishment

Information Paper 9/02 Part 1 Refurbishment or redevelopment of office buildings: sustainability comparisons, 2002
There is very little information to allow a direct comparison of refurbishment and redevelopment options. Part 1 of this paper summarises the findings of a recent DTI funded research project to investigate sustainability of the Refurbishment or redevelopment of office buildings. It describes: the method developed by BRE within the project to compare the environmental and whole life costs of refurbishment and redevelopment, key findings arising from the research and a simple online tool, Office Scorer, developed within the project, which allows users to compare refurbishment and redevelopment scenarios for a particular site. Part 2 of this paper contains case studies from the use of Office Scorer.
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Information Paper 9/02 Part 2 Refurbishment or redevelopment of office buildings: sustainability case histories, 2002
There is very little information to allow a direct comparison of refurbishment and redevelopment options. In Part 2 of this paper, case studies from using Office Scorer are presented. Quantitative results are given in ecopoints and costs per m 2 or per person. Qualitative factors have been included in guidance pages of Office Scorer to guide the user to other sources of information on more specific issues. Part 1 of this paper summarises the findings of a recent DTI funded research project to investigate sustainability of the Refurbishment or redevelopment of office buildings.
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Information Paper 11/02 Retrofitting solar shading, 2002
Solar shading can have an important benefit on the environment in buildings and can give valuable savings in cooling energy. Describes the shading systems commonly used in retrofit and gives guidance on their selection and design. It will be of interest to building owners and facilities managers, energy auditors and interior designers.
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Report 390 Green guide to housing specification, an environmental profiling system for building materials and components, 2000
This publication has been developed to provide house builders and housing designers with a simple reference guide to the environmental impacts of the construction materials most commonly used in house building.
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Report 436 Sustainability checklist for developments, 2002
The Urban Task Force and the UK Round Table on Sustainable Development suggest the use of indicators to monitor progress towards sustainability. Considerable ongoing research has found it difficult to define appropriate indicators due to the broad and complex nature of sustainability. This checklist provides these tools and can be used by developers, designers, planners and the community as a common framework for discussion.
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Report 457 Domestic energy factfile - 2003, 2003
Gathers together in one volume data on important trends related to domestic energy use, and in particular on the measures that have been taken to improve energy efficiency. Most of the tables relate to national totals and will be mainly of use to Government Departments and others interested in research or planning at that level. The report covers the period from 1970 until 2001, the latest year for which full figures are available.
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Digest 464 Part 1 VOC emissions from building products: sources, testing and emissions data, 2002
Briefly describes sources and methods for measuring VOC emissions, and data for assessing health risks and pollution loads. Part 2 describes available guidelines and labelling schemes for control of VOC emissions in buildings.
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Digest 464 Part 2 VOC emissions from building products: control, evaluation and labelling schemes, 2002
Describes the air quality guidelines and the emission databases used for assessing the impact of VOC emissions in the indoor environment; also labelling schemes for controlling VOC emissions from building materials. Part 1 summarises the VOCs and the range of TVOC emission rates from some typical wall and flooring materials used in buildings.
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Report 467 Recycling fibre reinforced polymers in construction: a guide to best practicable environmental option, 2004
This best practicable environmental option (BPEO) guide provides information on the disposal and recycling options available for Fibre reinforced polymers (FRP) waste, uses of FRP recyclate, ecocomposites, and composite recycling facilities. The aim is to enable the construction industry to make informed decisions about material choices at the specification stage, consider factors to enable easier deconstruction at the design stage and assess the relative merits of the disposal options available at the end of the service life. Gives details of legislation which will impact on choices for material re-use, recycling or disposal, discusses research into the recyclability of FRP building materials, describes products that can be manufactured from FRP recyclate, and presents a financial assessment.
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Building Services Research and Information Association

Code of Practice 6/99 Environmental code of practice for buildings and their services. 2nd Edition, 1999
In this revised edition of the Code, the scope has been broadened to consider the whole design and construction process in more detail. It is now aimed at all professional disciplines rather than just those involved in determining the type and level of a building's services.
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Building Applications Guide BG 8/2004 Free cooling systems, 2004
Provides an understanding of the types of system and their associated advantages and limitations, the requirements for effective application, the methods of system control, and general guidance on system design and sizing of components. Assists in meeting the targets of Part L of the Building Regulations.
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Chadwick House Group Limited

An essential guide to ISO 14001, 1999
A practical guide to meeting the international environmental management standard ISO 14001 illustrating, in clear sections, how to organise and implement an EMS to attain registration following successful models used within a major UK based manufacturing based company. Structure follows that of ISO 14001 and gives practical examples of how to meet most of the requirements of the standard. Shows how a company can develop its EMS as the first step towards an improved environmental performance and reduced operating costs.

Environmental auditing for the non specialist, 2001
Shows how a non-specialist can undertake the important task of environmental auditing. In particular it helps to demystify the environmental audit process, and aims to convince non-specialists that they can achieve genuine environmental improvements through a common sense approach. Shows how a systematic, documented, periodic and objective evaluation of how well environmental organisation, management and equipment are performing can help to safeguard the environment.
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Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers

Guide A Environmental design. 7th edition, 2006
This 7th revision contains significant changes from its predecessor. The contents acknowledge and satisfy the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and UK legislation, specifically the 2006 Building Regulations Approved Documents L and F. Changes made for the 7th revision may be summarised as follows: Chapter 1: Environmental criteria for design: extensively revised to include the adaptive approach and thermal comfort criteria based on the outdoor running mean temperature; Chapter 2 - UK dry bulb and wet bulb temperature data have been updated to 2002; Chapter 3 - all the data in this section have been reviewed and updated where necessary to reflect the changes in European and International standards; Chapter 4 - now covers all modes of ventilation; Chapter 5 - details the design information required to calculate heating and cooling loads and the installed plant capacity; Chapter 6 - provides the latest design information on heat emissions from a wide range of internal heat gains to enable designers to use either benchmark values or make specific estimates; Chapter 7 - addresses the widespread concerns amongst clients and building professionals with regard to surface condensation; and Chapter 8 - is a totally new chapter. Its purpose is to advise building service designers and building managers of the health implications of their decisions.
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Technical Memoranda TM 22 Energy assessment and reporting methodology. 2nd edition, 2006
Describes a method for assessing the energy performance of an occupied building based on metered energy use.
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Technical Memoranda TM 32 Guide for the use of the carbon emissions calculation method, 2003
Outlines the basis of a procedure for applying the carbon emissions calculation method (CECM). In particular, it provides a basis for defining the performance of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in the notional building*. It goes on to explain how the same underlying philosophy can be used to demonstrate that the systems in the actual building deliver the performance required to demonstrate compliance. This guidance has been developed by a working group drawn from designers and manufacturers, and from users and developers of calculation methods.
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Technical Memoranda TM 35 Environmental performance toolkit for glazed facades, 2004
Report based on a 2 year Partners-in-Innovation (PII) project sponsored by the DTI, that conducted a comprehensive study on the overall performance of highly glazed facades. Covers; Building environmental performance criteria, Thermal Modelling and the facade selector, References, and an appendix - Facade classification matrix.
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Council for the Protection of Rural England

Policy Position Statement Energy, 2006
CPRE's policy on energy.
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Crowood Press Ltd

Natural building: a guide to materials and techniques, 2006
Natural Building involves construction with materials that have undergone less processing and manufacturing than conventional synthetic products. Wherever possible, the natural materials that are used are renewable, originating from crops, and are obtained locally; transport, pollution, carbon emissions and fossil fuel use are therefore minimised. Lavishly illustrated with over 220 colour photographs and diagrams, Tom Wolleys book is clearly written and practical, aimed at architects, their clients, self-builders, environmental groups, those interested in green issues and the general public. Tom Woolley is Professor of Architecture at Queen's University Belfast and an acknowledged expert on natural building and related environmental issues. He was one of the authors and editor of the Green Building Handbook Volumes 1 and 2.
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Department for Education and Skills

Building Bulletin 87 Guidelines for environmental design in schools. 2nd edition, 2003
Contains design, constructional and operation and maintenance guidance for new build and existing schools. The guidance includes heating and thermal performance, ventilation and indoor air quality, lighting, hot and cold water supplies. The school premises regulations are summarised and a web based CO2 calculator is included.
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Earthscan Publications

State of the World - 2006, 2006
In this 23rd edition of State of the World the studies pay particular attention to China and India, two of the world's most rapidly developing countries in terms of industry, population and significance to the global economy, and associated impacts on the environment.
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European Commission

Directive 2001/42/EC Assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment, 2001
The objective of this Directive is to provide for a high level of protection of the environment and to contribute to the integration of environmental considerations into the preparation and adoption of plans and programmes with a view to promoting sustainable development, by ensuring that, in accordance with this Directive, an environmental assessment is carried out of certain plans and programmes which are likely to have significant effects on the environment.
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Interface Publishing

Low energy design, 2002
When considering energy use in buildings it is usually necessary to refer to a number of different textbooks including ones on building design, construction technology, renewable energy, lighting design and building services. The aim of this publication is to bring the energy aspects from each of these book types into a single volume thereby aiding the integration of low energy design aspects.

Legislation - UK

General Acts 2004 Ch 22 Sustainable and secure buildings act 2004, 2004
Amends the Building act, and others, with regard to sustainable construction practices and conservation of historic buildings. Also states the general nature of security provisions which should be in place at the construction stage and beyond.
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Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Domestic heating compliance guide - compliance with Approved Documents: L1A: New dwellings and L1B: Existing dwellings (1st edition - April 2006), 2006
A second tier document referred to in ADL1A and ADL1B as a source of guidance on the means of complying with the requirements of the Building Regulations for space heating systems and hot water systems. Covers conventional means of providing primary and secondary space heating and domestic hot water for dwellings in use in England and Wales. For new dwellings, guidance is provided on the design limits for building services systems referred to in ADL1A. For existing dwellings, guidance is provided on reasonable provision for the installation or replacement of controlled services as referred to in ADL1B.
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Portobello Books Ltd

Half gone: oil, gas, hot air and the global energy crisis, 2006
An expose of the oil industry's cover-up of the diminishing oil supply, that paints a bleak picture of the future in which the price of oil skyrockets, economies and communities shudder worldwide, and the globe must move to renewable source to give it power.
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Spon Press

Energy and environment in architecture: a technical design guide, 1999
Explains the principles behind the LT Method (2.1), a manual design tool developed in Cambridge by the BRE. The LT Method is a unique way of estimating the combined energy usage of lighting, heating, cooling and ventilation systems, to enable the designer to make comparisons between options at an early, strategic stage. Also deals with other environmental issues such as noise, thermal comfort and natural ventilation design. A variety of case studies provide a critique of real buildings and highlight good practice. These case study topics include thermal comfort, noise and natural ventilation.

Environmental brief, 2005
Seen by architects as the most crucial part of the entire design process in terms of achieving high quality buildings. Environmental design strategies are often considered as being of lesser importance.

Thames and Hudson

New autonomous house, 2000
Brenda and Robert Vale show us the step by step approach they took towards designing and planning to build an autonomous house that would serve as an ideal of sustainability. By meticulously describing the procedure they went through when designing the house, the reader learns that while the abstract concepts such as autonomy and sustainability appear simple to define, the terms become fraught with complexity when applied to a real project.

The Concrete Centre

Civil engineering sustainable solutions using concrete, 2005
Deals with seven major themes in sustainable development: lean thinking, less waste; managing natural resources; minimising energy in construction and use, preserving natural features and biodiversity, protecting against pollution, respect for people and setting targets.
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The Stationery Office

ISO 14001: case studies and practical experiences, 2000
Seeks to unravel the truth behind what can and cannot be achieved by ISO 14001 and aims to provide enough knowledge to make choices about its relevance and importance. Examines the real benefits and the shortcomings organisations have experienced with ISO 14001 and helps the reader to learn from both. Provides first hand experiences of the real issues faced in implementing an EMS, and reviews what certifiers look for when they visit firms.
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