ESSAY 7Energy performance
Bill Bordass, Usable Buildings Trust
It is over 40 years since the first oil crisis in 1973–74, and a quarter of a century since the Rio Earth Summit in 1992 put anthropogenic CO2 emissions firmly on the map. By now, one might have expected the UK to have a firm grip on reducing the energy use and carbon emissions from its buildings, particularly new and refurbished ones where architects and other building professionals are deeply involved. While low energy is just one of many attributes of a sustainable building, it is also fundamental given the importance of energy security and the threat of climate change. Our work ...
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