Improves the understanding of the relationships between air leakage, ventilation and indoor air quality
A review of research in, and design and application of, light-gauge cold-formed steel sections and profiled sheeting in the construction industry
This BRE Trust report examines the profile of vacant dwellings. It examines which dwellings remain vacant and why, explores their condition, compares factors leading to long-term vacancy and highlights barriers to bringing them back into use.
Practical guidance on developing effective ventilation strategies for reducing ingress of external pollution into buildings, while maintaining adequate ventilation. It takes account of air pollutant sources (near and far) and assesses their impact.
This report explains how to design and detail a home that is fully manageable by wheelchair users and maximises their independence.
This Guide identifies typical impacts of construction projects on local people and businesses, and gives advice on how to mitigate some of the negative impacts.
This report describes an experimental study that provides research information and data to assist with understanding the mechanisms for successful water mist fire protection systems in offices.
Assesses the use of BREEAM and the Code for Sustainable Homes on venues on the Olympic Park and draws out valuable lessons for future projectsA fascinating insight into how fully the ambition to be ‘the ‘greenest games’ was realised
This book fills in the considerable gaps in our understanding of earth masonry, with a factual account of technical, design and construction issues.
Summarises the advice available from FRS to designers of Smoke and Heat Exhaust Ventilation Systems (SHEVS) for atria and other buildings.
Do buildings with high sustainability standards necessarily cost more to develop than those that simply comply with building regulations? This publication reports on a study designed to answer that question using real cost information.
The LifE Handbook aims to help manage and reduce unacceptable levels of flood risk by raising awareness and aiding delivery of more sustainable development.