Refurbishment or redevelopment of office buildings: sustainability comparisons
Information Paper 9/02 Part 1
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Information Paper
Abstract
There is very little information to allow a direct comparison of refurbishment and redevelopment options. Part 1 of this paper summarises the findings of a recent DTI funded research project to investigate sustainability of the Refurbishment or redevelopment of office buildings. It describes: the method developed by BRE within the project to compare the environmental and whole life costs of refurbishment and redevelopment, key findings arising from the research and a simple online tool, Office Scorer, developed within the project, which allows users to compare refurbishment and redevelopment scenarios for a particular site. Part 2 of this paper contains case studies from the use of Office Scorer.
Author
Anderson, J. and Mills, K.
ISBN
9781860815683
Subjects
- Building types
- Special subject areas
- Environmental issues/energy
- Types of Spaces within buildings
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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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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