Sustainable Refurbishment

Sustainable Refurbishment explores how governments across the EU and developed countries are prioritising the improvement of existing built stock to address climate change challenges. This guide to green ‘retro-fitting’ is essential for corporate real estate, facility managers, and occupiers who are working towards reducing their buildings' carbon footprints. It offers valuable assistance in planning and managing a sustainable refurbishment programme.

Sustainable Refurbishment is structured in four distinct parts. The first section provides context, with an overview of sustainable development, refurbishment projects, and the benefits derived from sustainable refurbishment. Part Two discusses the regulatory and financial drivers, along with market pressures, giving insights into their implications for sustainable refurbishment.

Part Three offers technical support on carbon measures, aiding in the assessment of good practices as components of refurbishment. It reviews energy efficiency, renewable and low carbon technologies, and embodied carbon to enable lifecycle carbon calculations. This section addresses the behavioural changes needed to implement these technologies and highlights their linkages and benefits.

Part Four examines refurbishment from a broader environmental perspective, focusing on the challenges and opportunities related to materials, water, biodiversity, and transport. Throughout the book, checklists are provided for typical activities and best practices, expanded through case studies and examples to showcase successful strategies and lessons learned.

The structure of the book supports a matrix approach, with Parts Three and Four providing the technical information required for successful sustainable refurbishment. This publication serves as a vital link between policy-level commitments and detailed technical delivery.

As an easily digestible and authoritative review of green retro-fitting, Sustainable Refurbishment is crucial for facilities managers, building surveyors, property managers, owners, and corporate real estate involved in sustainable refurbishment. It offers the practical support needed to achieve these goals.

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Delivering Sustainable Buildings
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Enhancing Building Performance
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