Sustainability of new and existing building stock in the UK
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AlbakiReads Editorial A concise look at sustainability across the UK building stock
A concise look at sustainability across the UK building stock
This short architectural essay frames sustainability in the UK construction sector as a balance of environmental protection, social needs, and economic considerations. It places both new development and existing buildings within the discussion, noting the role of sustainability standards and the practical pressure to upgrade older properties. Refurbishment measures such as added insulation are presented as examples of how building owners respond to energy-saving goals. With its emphasis on offices, schools, hospitals, apartments, and other shared facilities, the book connects broad sustainability commitments to the everyday management and retrofitting of the built environment.
Good fit for readers who enjoy
- Readers seeking a brief introduction to sustainable construction in the UK
- Architecture students interested in building refurbishment and environmental standards
- Professionals exploring the distinction between new-build and retrofit sustainability measures
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Sustainable constructionUK building stockBuilding retrofitEnergy conservationEnvironmental standards
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Book Overview Essay from the year 2014 in the subject Art - Architecture / History of Construction, language: English, abstract: Sustainability is a un...
Essay from the year 2014 in the subject Art - Architecture / History of Construction, language: English, abstract: Sustainability is a universal phenomenon that addresses the need to protect the environment for current, as well as future generations. It deals with issues ranging from the vast social needs, infinite environmental requirements to massive financial obligations. As such, governments worldwide are taking precautionary measures to ensure that the current development policies are conforming to certain suitability standards. The standards, according to the United Nations, must be economic, socially acceptable and, most importantly, protect the environment; not only for current but also for future generations. Therefore, one of the strategies international bodies and local governments are using to promote sustainability is the introduction of standard measures in the construction sector. Currently, there is a global upsurge in construction companies that mainly address the concept of sustainability, and United Kingdom (UK) is no exception. For a fact, older buildings are being refitted to meet current sustainability drivers or codes while newly built blocks are required to meet these standards as well. For instance, offices, education centers, hospitals, rental apartments and many other social amenities, both older and newly built, are required to meet these sustainability commitments. As such, proprietors and building owners have been forced to refurbish and refit their structures, for example with lagging material to save energy.
Book Details Format: Paperback | Pages: 24 | Language: English | Publisher: GRIN VERLAG | ISBN: 3668703825
FormatPaperback
Pages24
LanguageEnglish
ISBN3668703825
EAN9783668703827
PublisherGRIN VERLAG
Publication Date2018-05-15
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeQUALITY PAPERBACK BOOKS
Weight0.09 Pounds
Length8.27 Inches
Width5.83 Inches
Height0.05 Inches
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