Design of Lifetime homes

Department for Communities and Local Government, 2012
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Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Abstract

Presents the results of a 2009 study to assess the implication on size and cost for private sale house builders incorporating Lifetime homes standards for a limited number of common house types.

History

Hunt Thomson Architects. Part of a set of reports commissioned by the previous government, published in the interests of transparency. This document is no longer available from the original publisher therefore the status is unconfirmed.

Subjects

  • Building types
  • Housing/residential facilities
  • Special subject areas
  • Environmental issues/energy
  • Health and safety
  • Energy efficiency/Energy Management
  • Life cycle analysis

Publisher History

Now known as the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The Department for Communities and Local Government is a UK Government department that works to create thriving, sustainable, vibrant communities that improve everyone's quality of life. This includes housing, improving public services, regeneration, sustainability and the prevention of anti-social behaviour. They were formerly known as the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

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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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