Site layout planning for daylight and sunlight: a guide to good practice. 3rd edition

Report BR 209

BRE, 2022
Site layout planning for daylight and sunlight: a guide to good practice. 3rd edition Download document

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Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

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Report

Abstract

Guidance on site layout planning to achieve good sunlighting and daylighting; covering natural lighting within a new development, the safeguarding of daylight and sunlight within existing buildings nearby, and the protection of daylighting of adjoining land for future development.

Author

Littlefair, P. J. et al.

History

Supersedes 2nd edition, 2011.

ISBN

9781848064836

Subjects

  • Legal issues and management
  • Site management
  • Special subject areas
  • Planning and development
  • General design information
  • Natural light
  • Environmental impact assessment
  • Environmental issues/energy
  • Assessment/Certification
  • Environmental planning/land

Publisher History

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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