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Information Paper 3/10 Sustainable refurbishment of non-traditional housing and pre-1920s solid wall housing
Publication Year
2010
Document Status
Archived
Abstract
Demonstrates that there is scope for improving Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) ratings and reducing carbon dioxide emissions during refurbishment of non-traditional and solid wall houses. Considers implications for fuel poverty, alternative energy, wider sustainability issues, assumed minimum aspirations of refurbishment, and reducing energy demand from the perspective of Building Regulations and best practice scenarios.
Document History
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Author
King, C. and Weeks, C.
ISBN
9781848061194
Publisher Information
BRE
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