Opportunities to Improve Sustainable Environmental Design of Dwellings in Rural Southwest China
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DOI: 10.3390/su11195515
Abstract: This paper addresses the need, established following consultation with stakeholders, for more detailed environmental design guidance to support construction of more sustainable and comfortable rural dwellings in Southwest China. Despite increasing focus on sustainable design… read more here.
Keywords: southwest china; improve sustainable; opportunities improve; environmental design ... See more keywords
Sustainability in Heritage Buildings: Can We Improve the Sustainable Development of Existing Buildings under Approved Document L?
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DOI: 10.3390/su13073620
Abstract: The British government has ambitions to achieve net-zero carbon emissions countrywide by 2050, with their largest challenge being emissions from the construction industry. Approved Document L sets standards for the fabric performance of buildings to… read more here.
Keywords: existing buildings; approved document; improve sustainable; sustainability ... See more keywords