Rough guide to sustainability. A design primer. 4th edition
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Sets out the environmental, professional and governmental context underlying sustainable principles, as well as outlining the science, measures and design solutions that designers need to adopt to meet current definitions of responsible architecture. The 4th edition includes a wider international scope than ever before, and new information on the role of BIM in sustainable design, assessment tools and techniques, and the RIBA Plan of Work 2013.
Author
Edwards, B.
History
Supersedes the 3rd edition 2010.
ISBN
9781859465073
Subjects
- Environmental issues/energy
- Special subject areas
- Green issues/sustainability/green buildings
Publisher History
RIBA Publishing produce best practice, legal, management and technical design guides for architects and other built environments professionals.
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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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