Green specification; searching for the truth
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Two guides that give environmental impact information about building components and materials are available. The 'Green Design Guide' by JT Design Build comprises fact sheets covering the production processes, health dangers, transportation and recycling of materials. It concentrates on structural componenets and building services but is clear and easily understood. It needs an updating service if it is to be useful in the long term. 'Greener Building' by the Association for Environment Concious Building covers natural resources and industrial processes. Its information is less consistent but will be updated regularly.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 1992
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'Green' village for Newark: ECD's 1150 home settlement
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Plans for an environmentally-sensitive urban village have been proposed for a site at Newark, England. ECD Partnership have produced the plan for Trent Regional Hospital, which owns the site. The areas is designated for housing but planners had wanted a village development with about 850 houses and a village green. ECD are proposing 1150 houses, although the density will only be 8.5 dwellings per acre. The plans provide a primary school, shops and small business buildings and incorporate energy-saving measures.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 1992
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Assessing environmental impact
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The environmental impact of building services, materials and products starting with the letters A to F is presented, as given in the 'Going Green' guide commissioned by JT Design and Build. Services and products covered include adhesives, air-conditioning, asbestos, bricks, concrete and cement, electrical power, fire protection and fibres.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 1993
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