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Information Paper 23/12 Site layout planning for daylight
Publication Year
2012
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Outlines revised BRE guidance on site layout planning to achieve good daylighting, both within buildings and in the open spaces between them. It deals with daylight in general, and also addresses the provision of daylight in dense urban areas, summarising some of the guidance on diffuse daylighting.
Document History
Should be read in conjunction with IP 22/12 - Site layout planning for sunlight and solar gain. Supersedes IP 5/92 which is withdrawn.
Author
Littlefair, P.
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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