Information Paper 5/14 Penrhiwceiber eco terrace: achieving housing for the 21st century and the UK's 2050 carbon reduction target
Publication Year
2014
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Discusses the arguments against demolishing existing housing stock in favour of building new homes; focusing on the case study of the Penrhiwceiber EcoTerrace in Wales. Describes the level of refurbishment that may be required when looking to improve solid wall dwellings constructed prior to 1920.
Author
King, K.
ISBN
9781848063815
Publisher Information
BRE
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