Lessons learned from the Barratt green house. Delivering a zero carbon home using innovative concrete systems

Information Paper 3/09

BRE, 2009
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Abstract

How zero CO2 emissions were achieved through the adoption of innovative low carbon and renewable energy technologies, particularly in relation to concrete products in the building fabric, while addressing the challenge of delivering housing to zero carbon standards.

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Hodgson, G.

History

Includes minor corrections to text issued in June.

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9781848060906

Subjects

  • Building types
  • Housing/residential facilities
  • Building systems/frame
  • Special subject areas
  • Green issues/sustainability/green buildings
  • Building structure
  • Concrete building systems/frame
  • Environmental issues/energy

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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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