Repurposing and reconfiguring buildings

Publication C806

CIRIA, 2022
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Current

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Core Supplement

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Publication

Abstract

Explores the potential benefits and opportunities offered through repurposing and reconfiguring buildings, ultimately aiming to reduce embodied carbon. The main topics relate to business case and market opportunities, zero carbon and circular economy, attracting tenants, adding area and value and early risk mitigation and includes case studies.

Author

Egan, P. et al

History

Based on RP1137.

ISBN

9780860179504

Subjects

  • Building systems/frame
  • Modular/prefabricated buildings
  • Special subject areas
  • Energy efficiency/Energy Management
  • Planning and development
  • General design information
  • Design
  • Building structure
  • Environmental issues/energy

Publisher History

CIRIA was formerly known as the Construction Industry Research and Information Association. They are a member-based research and information organisation who publish reports and technical papers covering building and civil engineering as well as transport and utilities infrastructure.

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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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