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Technical Memoranda TM 56:2014 Resource efficiency of building services
Publication Year
2014
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Gives a basis of understanding to the principles and importance of resource efficiency and the embodied energy of buildings. Plant and equipment used in building services use a high proportion of steel, aluminium, plastics and copper as well as rare earth elements with magnetic properties and phosphors. The guidance addresses what opportunities there could be during manufacturing, construction, maintenance and disposing of the equipment at end of life.
Author
Cheshire, D.
ISBN
9781906846466
Publisher Information
Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers received its Royal Charter in 1976. They promote careers of building services engineers by accrediting courses of study in further and higher education, and by approving work based training programmes. Their publications include technical guidance and codes which set the criteria for best practice in the profession.
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