Concrete. The green guide to specification
Publication Year
2007
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Introduces BRE’s Green Guide to Specification and its methodology. Presents Marine Crescent, Folkestone as a case study in the durable use of concrete that challenges the study period used in the guide. Summarises the environmental issues highlighted by the assessment scheme and the credits available. A case study of an office building is also provided, illustrating how concrete contributes to sustainability.
Document History
Reference: TCC/05/08. Replaced by Concrete and the Green Guide 2009.
Publisher Information
The Concrete Centre
The Concrete Centre is the central development organisation for the UK concrete sector and provides material, design and construction guidance. Their aim is to enable all those involved in the design, use and performance of concrete to realise the potential of the material. Funded by 15 major cement and concrete organisations, the Concrete Centre works alongside the British Cement Association, The Concrete Society, and the ready mix and precast concrete industries to ensure an integrated approach from the concrete sector to technical support, research, education, training and information services. The Reinforced Concrete Council and the Ready Mixed Concrete Bureau are now part of The Concrete Centre.
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297 Euston Road
London
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Website: www.concretecentre.com
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