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BRE housing design handbook: energy and internal layout

ARCHIVED - BRE housing design handbook: energy and internal layout

by BRE (01-Nov-1993)

£42.50

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Book Description

THIS PUBLICATION HAS BEEN ARCHIVED.

Whilst this publication can still be purchased some of the information in it has been superseded by more recent research and standards. The BRE Group does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage, including - without limitation - indirect or consequential loss or damage arising from use, or loss of use, of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this document.


The reprint of this title is as a ring-bound photocopy, the quality of the book will not be as good as the original print.  Available in black and white only.

This handbook encapsulates much of BRE’s expertise relating to the design of housing, and is addressed to all owners, designers and maintainers of housing stock. It provides a reference manual of basic information on housing, whether new or refurbished. 299 pages.

Chapter 1: Introduction. Chapter 2: Occupants’ requirements. Chapter 3: Site layout, built form and microclimate. Chapter 4: Orientation, sunlight and solar gain. Chapter 5: Orientation and daylight. Chapter 6: Privacy and noise. Chapter 7: Security. Chapter 8: Fire. Chapter 9: Safety.
Chapter 10: Energy efficient design. Chapter 11: Thermal insulation. Chapter 12: Space and water heating. Chapter 13: Internal environment. Chapter 14: Services and drainage. Chapter 15: Circulation, living rooms and bedrooms. Chapter 16: Kitchens. Chapter 17: Utility areas. Chapter 18: Bathrooms.

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