Cost impact analysis for low carbon and EcoHomes standard housing using lifecycle costing methodology

Social Research

Scottish Government, 2008
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Social Research

Abstract

Presents research to establish, for a range of dwelling types, the likely capital and lifecycle cost implications of achieving specified EcoHomes ratings and 30% and 60% reductions in carbon dioxide emissions.

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A summary of this research is available as Social research - research findings 16/2008: Cost impact analysis for low carbon and EcoHomes standard housing using lifecycle costing methodology (Scottish Government, 2008).

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9780755971664

Subjects

  • Building types
  • Housing/residential facilities
  • Special subject areas
  • Environmental issues/energy
  • Green issues/sustainability/green buildings
  • Energy efficiency/Energy Management

Publisher History

The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. It is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including health, education, justice, rural affairs, and transport. Previously known as the Scottish Executive.

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