Designing Quality Buildings: A BRE Guide (BR 487)

Building Research Establishment

ISBN 10: 1860818994 / ISBN 13: 9781860818998

Published by IHS BRE Press, Bracknell, 2007

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UK 1st edition laminated hardcover in as new condition. Minimal wear, no inscriptions. Not an ex-library book. Seller Inventory # 002618

Bibliographic Details

Title: Designing Quality Buildings: A BRE Guide (BR...

Publisher: IHS BRE Press, Bracknell

Publication Date: 2007

Binding: Laminated Board

Condition: As New

Edition: 1st Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

An authoritative guide to the design of sustainable domestic and low-rise buildings

- Authoritative and wide-ranging, drawing together the expertise of BRE's nationally and internationally respected architects, engineers, surveyors and scientists
- Covers key elements of building design and specification, with numerous keypoints, checklists, illustrations and tables
- Underpinned by sustainable design requirements
- Fully in line with UK regulations and standards

This BRE guide to the design of domestic and low-rise buildings gives building professionals the starting points for selection and specification of structural elements, materials and finishes. It covers, in a single volume, key elements of building design: site investigation and preparation, foundations, walls, windows and doors, roofs, floors and ceilings, basements, building services and more. The guide is based on sustainable design requirements, in particular, how to achieve a long life, limit maintenance requirements, reduce defects and design for the future.

Designing quality buildings brings together the expertise of BRE's architects, engineers, surveyors and scientists and is based on a thorough understanding of the physical, chemical and environmental characteristics of building materials and fabric.

Contents:

Foreword, Sir Neville Simms.

Introduction.

Site investigation and preparation.

Site environment and orientation.

Foundations and basements.

External walls, windows and doors.

Floors and ceilings.

Separating and compartment walls and partitions.

Roofs.

Building services.

External works.

Modern methods of construction.

Access to buildings.

References and further reading.

Annexes.

Index

Synopsis:

This is an authoritative guide to the design of sustainable domestic and low-rise buildings.