... a multicriteria model to evaluate the effectiveness of various thermal insulation strategies. Design/methodology/approach A genetic algorithm optimizes insulation thickness to minimize environmental impact (measured by global warming potential) while achieving near-zero energy consumption. DesignBuilder...

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... at a very bad time." For further information contact the CBI Tel: +44 (0) 20 7395 8239; E-mail: pressoffice@cbi.org.uk ; Web site: http://www.cbi.org.uk Environmental impact Energy management CBI presses for energy tax changes as firms face higher costs Keywords: Environmental impact...

... will be accommodated without considerable expansion of the built facilities presently found at existing airports. However, airports are notoriously poor environmental performers. Any growth or expansion must be accompanied by improvements in relation to environmental impact. Argues that facilities management has...

... impact 2. Facility management - the agent of environmental responsibility? David Baldry David Baldry is a Lecturer in the School of Construction and Property Management at the University of Salford, UK. Keywords: Building works, Environmental impact Introduction...

... 1999 Energy conservation Environmental impact Hong Kong Labelling Property valuation The adoption of eco‐labelling can also act as a meaningful tool for fulfilling the ISO 14000 (Lathrop and Centner, 1998). The potential benefit conferred by the ISO 14000 is much wider in scope than...

.... Discusses some of the social and commercial dynamics which the study, led by Wes McGregor, concluded. Calls for an integrated approach to the workplace and its design,production, procurement and operation. © MCB UP Limited 1994 Buildings Environmental impact Investment Learning Building Group...