Sustainable Construction
In 2004, in collaboration with Kingston University, we published the Supplementary Planning Guidance document 'Sustainable Construction'. This can be obtained from the Town Planning Shop web page.
We have also worked with the London District Surveyors' Association (LDSA) and have helped produce a Construction Waste Guide entitled 'Reducing, Recycling and Reusing Demolition and Construction Waste', together with Guides to Sustainable Design and Construction aimed at both Architects and Householders. These can be accessed from the links below.
Please find links below to other useful websites. As they are maintained by other organisations, we cannot accept any liability for their accuracy or content nor do we endorse any externall y linked sites.
Also see:
Related Documents:
Get help accessing files or request files in alternative formats- LDSA Householder's Guide to Sustainable Design and Construction
- LDSA Architect's Guide to Sustainable Design and Construction
- Energy Efficient Refurbishment of Existing Housing - Published by the Energy Savings Trust
- Practical Refurbishment of Solid-Walled Houses
- Greener Homes for the Future - The Code for Sustainable Homes
Related External Links:
- Association for Environment Conscious Buildings
An Association promoting sustainable building also provides tips for making your home or office more healthy and kinder to the environment. - Building Research Establishment (BRE)
UK construction and fire research consultants - Chartered Institute of Building Service Engineers (CIBSE)
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers is an international body that represents and provides services to the building services profession. - Construction Resources
Construction Resources is Britain's first ecological builders merchant, and a centre for ecological building, bringing together under one roof in central London a unique range of state-of-the-art building products and systems. - Creative Environmental Networks
Creative Environmental Networks is a not for profit organisation delivering a range of services to engage householders, businesses and communities in environmental and social improvement. - The Energy Saving Trust
The Energy Saving Trust is a not for profit company funded by the government and the private sector and was set up by the government following the 1992 Rio Earth Summit. The Energy Saving Trust's goal is to achieve the sustainable and efficient use of energy, and to cut carbon dioxide emissions, one of the key contributors to climate change. - Flood Information
Extensive information about flooding from the Environment Agency. - Floods - Environment Agency advice on preparing your home or business for flooding
Measures that you can take to make your properties more resilient to flooding, reducing flood damage and a link to some flood protection products and services that are available. - Managenergy
ManageEnergy promotes co-operation between local and regional energy agencies through workshops, study tours and online events on energy saving and renewable energy. - Sustainable Energy Action
A not for profit company and environmental charity, working with businesses, local authorities, schools and the wider community to deliver practical and affordable solutions to London's environmental challenges. - The Green Register
The Green Register is a list of architects, engineers and trades people who have demonstrated a commitment to sustainable building practices. The green register was initiated by a Southwark based architectural practice, Archipeleco, and Southwark building control to create a network of construction professionals with sustainable accreditation. - The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP)
The Waste and Resources Action Programme was established in 2001 in response to the UK Government's Waste Strategy 2000 to promote sustainable waste management. WRAP is set up as a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee by DEFRA, the DTI, and the devolved administrations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. This site provides access to WRAP's information on materials resource efficiency for the construction sector.
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