Health, wellbeing and net-zero carbon in buildings

Technical Memoranda TM 72

Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, 2026
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Technical Memoranda

Abstract

Explores the links between building design, occupant health and wellbeing, and the achievement of net-zero carbon goals. Looking at how decisions on indoor environmental quality, material selection, climate resilience, and the wider built environment can affect both environmental performance and human outcomes. Identifies opportunities where health and carbon reduction objectives can be aligned, while also highlighting potential trade-offs that require careful consideration.

Author

Gibbons, E. et al

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9781918034271

Subjects

  • Building services
  • Special subject areas
  • Environmental issues/energy
  • Health and safety
  • Green issues/sustainability/green buildings

Publisher History

The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers received its Royal Charter in 1976. They promote careers of building services engineers by accrediting courses of study in further and higher education, and by approving work based training programmes. Their publications include technical guidance and codes which set the criteria for best practice in the profession.

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