Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Aims to give understanding of sustainability in relation to all stages of a project life cycle using a simple set of principles: using resources effectively, minimising pollution, creating healthy environments, supporting communities, enhancing biodiversity and managing the process.
Author
Halliday, S. and Atkins, R.
History
This guide to sustainability can be used on its own, or in conjunction with the other handbooks in the RIBA Plan of Work 2013 series as well as other RIBA publications, such as the RIBA Job Book.
ISBN
9781859465912
Subjects
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Special subject areas
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Environmental issues/energy
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Environmental planning/land
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Green issues/sustainability/green buildings
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Planning and development
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Sustainable development
Publisher History
RIBA Publishing produce best practice, legal, management and technical design guides for architects and other built environments professionals.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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