chapter 2
Energy Performance in Use
Introduction
It is the use of buildings, and not the buildings themselves, that expends energy and causes greenhouse gas emissions. Yet Government policy and industry practices have consistently focused on the design and construction of buildings, not what happens once they are handed over. The story of the highly promising idea of Display Energy Certificates shows how a real opportunity to make significant cultural change was lost. The salutary lesson is that the design and construction industry must take the initiative to change practices, starting with a true understanding of how its products actually perform in operation.
Background
The potential for reducing energy ...
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