Case studies on change of use to dwellings: Final report on four case studies on the conversion of buildings into dwellings: BD2416

Department for Communities and Local Government, 2011
Case studies on change of use to dwellings: Final report on four case studies on the conversion of buildings into dwellings: BD2416 Download document

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Current

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Abstract

Presents four case studies for changing use to dwelling projects and describes the work undertaken to meet the higher acoustic standards introduced by Part E of the Building Regulations in 2003. Includes a Victorian mill building, single storey health centre and former cottage hospital, mid-terraced dwelling house/shop to flats and detached dwelling house to flats and bedsits.

Author

Hickman, T. J.

History

Sound Research Laboratories Limited. Part of a set of reports commissioned by the previous government, published in the interests of transparency.

ISBN

9781409828815

Subjects

  • Historic buildings
  • Building types

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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