Find out about how Phase Change Materials (latent heat technology) are being used in building applications. PCMs can smooth daily temperature fluctuations and prevent overheating in buildings. They can also be used as part of low energy ventilation and cooling systems.
Automatic fire detection and alarm systems are effective and reliable means of detecting fires and signalling an alarm to occupants. This guide introduces these systems, explains how they are developed and managed, and the regulatory requirements.
This report presents the results of research to give the Thaumasite Expert Group data on which to establish interim recommendations for concrete mixes designed to minimise deterioration due to the thaumasite form of sulfate attack.
This book is about the entire range of fuelled, piped, ducted, wired and mechanical facilities in the UK's building stock. Includes numerous case studies.
This report is concerned with ground-related hazards for building developments on brownfield sites.
This guide provides practical advice to anyone who is involved in the buying and selling of homes in areas affected by radon.
Discover the psychological theory underpinning behaviour change and how it relates to energy use in the workplace. This guide reviews the role of feedback as a... Læs mere
Guide to the use of U-value calculation procedures given in British Standards and other documents which helps those who commission and carry out such calculations.
Explores the concrete supply strategy for the Olympic Park and the Olympic and Paralympic Village, including how it reduced embodied carbon emissions of the facilities and infrastructure, and influenced the carbon footprint of the London 2012 Games.
This guide provides engineers with an overview of the structural fire engineering design process and the techniques available to ensure the safe and economical fire design of concrete structures.
This report is the culmination of a wide-ranging survey into the performance of both current European concrete repair techniques and inspection practice, and current research projects.
Demonstrates the continuing health and societal impacts of poor housing in Wales. Work to reduce the worst hazards would have a benefit to the NHS of £67 million per year. Other major indirect savings are also indicated for improving poor housing.