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This report brings together current thinking on defining and measuring sustainability. It sets out concisely the key issues in this large and complex area.

This book includes 39 papers about the use of fibres to improve the toughness and ductility of concrete in industrial floors, tunnels, mining and security structures and heavy duty pavements

This guide provides practical information on assessing the risk of fire and enhancing the security of places of worship of all faiths.

Presents technical guidance on sustainable reuse of foundations.

This guide will help architects and builders understand the energy performance requirements in the 2006 edition of Part L of the Building Regulations.

Guide to the use of U-value calculation procedures given in British Standards and other documents which helps those who commission and carry out such calculations.

Presents a case for making buildings greener.

Summarises design advice and highlights key points. This title clarifies standards for cycle facilities. It outlines the legal processes necessary to introduce cycling facilities and provides sources of more detailed information.

A guide for the novice and a useful reference source for experienced practitioners. It describes key topics and highlights the issues that must be considered at the design stage and by fire safety enforcers.

Identifies the impacts of projects on local people and businesses, and gives advice on how to mitigate some of the negative impacts. This book includes a CD ROM with useful sample documents.

Explains how to design and detail a home that is fully manageable by wheelchair users and that maximises their independence.

Improves the understanding of the relationships between air leakage, ventilation and indoor air quality

This is a practical introduction to an issue that is all too often overlooked in new building and refurbishment projects. Focusing on outdoor pollution and sustainability, it provides guidance on how to address air quality issues during the building design and construction process.

Reviews the art and science of designing for daylight. This guide includes extensively illustrated examples of where daylight has been successfully used in a variety of building types.

Gives an overview of ground behaviour and geotechnics, focusing on shallow foundations for low-rise buildings. Written for non-experts, and their professional advisers, the book brings together guidance published by BRE over a number of years.

Discusses about the range of fuelled, piped, ducted, wired and mechanical facilities in the UK's building stock. This book includes numerous case studies.

Intended to various building professionals responsible for the design and construction of multi-storey timber frame buildings. This title is also useful for building control, local authorities and insurance companies.

Provides practical tools and indicators to measure the sustainability of developments, and a common framework for discussions between developers, local authorities and communities.