Table of contents
Analysis: intelligent buildings
Focuses on the first generation of intelligent buildings and triesto determine what benefits they have provided. Gives a brief perspectiveon developments in the USA, Japan and…
Recent developments ‐ surveyors liability and the extent of damages
Outlines the main points of a paper presented at the RIBA/EEOConference held on 24 January 1990 which focused on the increasing useof energy in modern offices. Tries to determine…
Opinion: Four Millbank
Investigates the claim that the Nisses Millbank office developmentin London is one of the first to be designed specifically with occupanthealth in mind, on the basis that the air…
Automated building systems
Joanna EleyHighlights IBM′s automation of its building control and managementsystem at Portsmouth, UK – a 100,000 sq. metre complex. Outlinesthe selection, installation and evaluation of the…
Body Shop
Joanna EleyThe Body Shop was set up in 1976 with a sound ethical and businessprinciple to minimize waste. Suggests that though at the forefront ofmany aspects of being an environmentally…
Law: Surveyors’ liability and extent of damages
A surveyor′s report is often relied on when deciding to purchase abuilding. Examines the implications of careless reports. Looks at tworecent court cases where no damages where…
ISSN:
0263-2772Online date, start – end:
1983Copyright Holder:
Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
hybridEditors:
- Dr Joseph Lai
- Dr Sarel Lavy