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News Release from: TRADA Technology | Subject: Timber and the Sustainable Home
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 15 February 2008
TRADA innovative 'guide' to the
sustainable home
In 'Timber and the Sustainable Home', 8 architects debate the challenges, based on a series of candid interviews with architects and designers at the forefront of sustainable design.
The book explores how timber can be used to create attractive and more environmentally sound homes TRADA Publishing Manager Jacquie Shanahan said, 'Stricter building regulations and assessment methods are dictating higher energy saving standards in new housing, while the Code for Sustainable Homes is paving the way towards "zero carbon" performance
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 5 Sep 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Timber and the Sustainable Home draws on recent examples of sustainable design and considers innovative ideas for the future.
Contributors include:.
- BBM Sustainable Design.
- Edward Cullinan Architects.
- Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios.
- Mole Architects.
- Moxon Architects.
- John Onken Architects.
- studio KAP.
- White Design.
- Green Building Council.
- National Green Specification.
The 48pp publication includes a wide selection of colour photographs and drawings, showing construction in progress and completed projects.
A brief summary of the requirements of the Code for Sustainable Homes is included for reference.
Timber and the Sustainable Home costs GBP15.00 (TRADA members) or GBP25.00 (non-members).
Visit the website or purchase the book on the TRADA stand at Ecobuild, which takes place from 26th - 28th February at London's Earls Court, to enjoy a 20% discount.
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