Conservation and refurbishment

Citation

(1998), "Conservation and refurbishment", Structural Survey, Vol. 16 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/ss.1998.11016aae.002

Conservation and refurbishment

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Conservation and refurbishment

Practical Building Conservation. English Heritage Technical Handbook, Vol. 5, Wood, Glass and Resins

Ashurst, J. and Ashurst, N., English Heritage

Aldershot, Gower Technical Press, 1988,114 pp.

Includes sections on: structural and decorative wood in building; the repair and maintenance of historic glass; the use of resin (polymer) products in the repair and conservation of buildings; and a select technical bibliography.

Refurbishment of Existing Dwellings ­ A Strategic Guide for Private Developers

Energy Efficiency Office (EEO), Building Research Establishment (BRS), Building Research Energy Conservation Support Unit (BRECSU). BRECSU Good Practice Guide 81; EEO, London, 1994, 7 pp.

This guide outlines the benefits of saving energy by refurbishing existing dwellings in the private sector. It describes the various measures which can be taken to improve their energy efficiency and lists contacts who can provide further advice.

Passive refurbishment of offices: UK potential and practice

Buckley, M.G.V., Burton, S. and Bordass, W.

Proceedings of the European Conference on Energy Performance and Indoor Climate in Buildings, 24-26 November 1994, ENTPE, Lyon; Vol. 2, Building Research Establishment (BRE), pp. 683-9

In recent years, energy use in offices has risen mainly because of an increase in stock size, and in the use of information technology and air-conditioning. Since refurbishment of offices occurs at perhaps four times the rate of new build, a major opportunity arises for implementing cost effective low energy techniques, including passive measures, with significant environmental and cost benefits. The paper outlines the UK office market, the types of refurbishment which take place, and the opportunities for and barriers to the wider application of passive measure in office refurbishment projects. Some recent refurbishment projects are outlined. (From author abstract)