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Report BR 380 Environmental site layout planning: solar access, microclimate and passive cooling in urban areas
Publication Year
2000
Document Status
Current
Abstract
The main objective of this publication is to produce comprehensive design guidance on urban layout to ensure good access to solar gain, daylighting and passive cooling. The aim is to enable designers to produce comfortable, energy-efficient buildings surrounded by pleasant outdoor spaces, within an urban context that minimises energy consumption and the effects of pollution.
Document History
Replaces - BRE Digest 77.
Author
Littlefair, P. J. et al
ISBN
9781860813399
Publisher Information
BRE
BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.
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