... of data reported and ways in which organisations disclose particular sustainability information. Many built environment assessment tools have been designed to measure projects’ environmental and/or sustainability performance, with the ultimate goal of improving buildings and infrastructure (Euromoney...

...Sara Wilkinson; Agnieszka Zalejska Jonsson Purpose Despite awareness of climate change for over 3 decades, per capita energy and water consumption increase and environmental impacts grow. The built environment contributes around 40% of total global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions; action is vital...

... in the surrounding environment.” Raising the level of awareness of the environmental benefits of green building is essential to achieve a sustainable future. The study also established that the degree of preference for green features relating to owner and occupant education was low. Most of the features...

...Douglas S. Bible; Chengho Hsieh; Gary Joiner; David W. Volentine This study examines the effects of site contamination on residential property values in Northwest Louisiana, a region well‐known for having numerous environmental problems. The old Lincoln Creosote site is the focus of this study...

... Limited 2000 Environment Green issues Building management In 1991, it was suggested that “… environmental issues are likely to grow in importance and occupiers will wish to be assured that their buildings conform as far as practicable to ‘green’ criteria” (Jones Lang Wootton et al...

... © MCB UP Limited 2000 --> Housing Environment Sales Environmental information for house sales Keywords: Housing, Environment, Sales A new scheme has been launched nationwide to provide essential environmental information to home buyers and vendors on any...

... management issues experienced in China. Discusses this in three sections: the existing environmental problems; future environmental problems and strategies for environmental protection. © MCB UP Limited 1996 China Environment Offices Property development Western countries have benefited...

... on which side of the environmental line the speaker stood. According to Greenpeace, the decision is “bad news for the environment and for victims of pollution everywhere”[ 2 ]. However the Association of British Insurers[ 3 ] stated: “The decision will be welcomed by businesses and insurers because...

... risky investment from an environmental perspective. The strength of the occupying tenant′s covenant should also be an integral part of any assessment of potential environmental risks which face property managers. © MCB UP Limited 1994 Contamination Environment Environmental management...

... Buildings Codes of practice Construction industry Design Engineers Environment The following is based on an evening workshop held under the auspices of the Construction Industry Environmental Forum. The Building Services Research & Information Association (BSRIA) has been actively...

..., tenants are looking for offices which offer added value,in particular space in which employees are happy to work, is energy‐efficient and environmentally and user‐friendly. There is a growing realization among employers not only that employee productivity is directly related to the working environment...

..., this situation is changing rapidly, and one of the main reasons for the increasing interest and concern with the quality of building environments is the way in which legislation, guidelines, regulations and various environmental criteria are being tightened up and clarified. These new criteria are having a major...

... that the study has provided the mechanism to begin the urban renewal process and, by securing the co‐operation of many agencies, has achieved an integrated approach to environmental improvement. © MCB UP Limited 1991 Environment Higher education Local government Urban regeneration Wales GATEWAY...

... provisions of Parts IV to IX. Concludes that the provisions relating to Integrated Pollution Control in particular are likely to have future significance. © MCB UP Limited 1991 Environment Legislation Pollution Property management Waste disposal BRIEFING The Environmental Protection Act...

...L. Jesper; A. Grass Summarizes the SPZ scheme for Saltley in Birmingham. Examines the reasons for setting up the scheme and other factors helping to regenerate the area, such as a new road link and environmental improvements. Surmises that the scheme focuses resources and action on the area...