Learn how to develop a PV system to maximise energy generation performance in commercial buildings. This report uses monitoring data from real buildings and recent research, and draws on experiences within the domestic sector.
Proceedings of a symposium held at BRE, Garston, on advances in the understanding of complex interactions of HVAC systems.
This report presents a review of the mechanisms whereby commonly used construction materials may be attacked, corroded or otherwise degraded as a consequence of contact with aggressive chemicals and bacteria in soil
This guide will help architects and builders understand the energy performance requirements in the 2006 edition of Part L of the Building Regulations.
A practical guide to good practice for the detailing and construction of passive soil gas protective measures for new and existing residential development. The main gases considered are methane, carbon dioxide and mixtures of the two.
Considers the aspects of poor stair design that can be repaired or replaced in order to mitigate most of these risks
Learn how to minimise the effects of thermal bridging or inconsistency in thermal envelope performance when designing and installing solid wall insulation during refurbishment. This guide sets out clear methods for reducing thermal bridging effects.
This report provides an understanding of the cost benefit implications of building schools to BREEAM ratings and low/zero-carbon standards.
A study of the quality of rehabilitated housing on 82 sites in England and Wales.covering a wide range of construction types and ages of dwellings - mainly owned by local authorities and housing associations.
The Handbook provides a sound understanding of the background to foundation reuse and the key issues.
Repair it with effective partnering brings together knowledge shared by a group of project partners with experience of partnering relationships with their contractors.
Indicates aspects of existing good practice which should be more widely adopted and problems for which improved design procedures are needed.