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EP 97 Life handbook. Long-term initiatives for flood-risk environments
Publication Year
2009
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Advises on how to identify flood risk and suitable development options set out in PPS25. Describes the types of flooding and illustrates where they may occur within the river catchment. Identifies how climate change may affect a site. Describes how other sustainable design measures may be integrated into development proposals. Contains illustrated examples and case studies.
Document History
Produced by Baca Architects and BRE in collaboration with Cyril Sweett, Halcrow Group Ltd, Fulcrum Consulting and LDA Design with support from Dura Vermeer and the Max Lock Centre, University of Westminster.
Author
Baca Architects and BRE
ISBN
9781848060883
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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