This guide provides good practice guidance for architects, designers and housing practitioners in the development of inclusive domestic environments that meet the requirements of people with sight loss.
Provides results of four surveys covering the differences between the UK housing stocks
Learn about the current market for LED lighting and the potential of LEDs as compact, low-energy light sources. This report also outlines the challenges and barriers to adoption of the technology.
This study of the introduction of low flow water fittings in domestic buildings gives an improved understanding of the barriers and enablers to water-efficient behaviour, which is essential if these appliances are to be accepted by the public.
An integrated approach to designing areas at risk of flooding to achieve sustainable, adaptable and safer development.
Can LEDs keep you awake at night and damage your brain? Can special lighting help people with dementia? Find out how lighting (including daylighting) can affect the health of people in buildings?
This publication discusses current and historical definitions of fuel poverty and how it has been measured at national and local levels. It is aimed at housing associations, energy suppliers, policymakers, energy consultants and academics.
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This guide, aimed at senior management and directors, gives insight to the process of masterplanning science and technology parks in a regional context.
This report aims to promote greater awareness of the importance of minimising air infiltration and how this can improve building performance, particularly in relation to the internal environment.
Through eight case studies, this BRE guide examines building users behaviours and their subsequent potential impact on energy efficiency, and provides recommendations for designers, facilities managers and building users.
Learn about key changes to the UK’s housing stock since 1921. This report focuses on trends relating to living standards, energy use and carbon emissions. It also looks forward to 2050 to consider the further changes necessary to meet carbon emission reduction targets.