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It is essential that architect fees reflect the true value of the services delivered. As a priority, first establish the scope of the service to be ...
The philosophy and practice of water sensitive urban design – is it consistent with a whole system approach
Published: 31 August 2007This paper provides a critique of the Water sensitive urban design (WSUD) paradigm by discussing its congruence with an established sustainable ...
Sustainability imperatives are starting to drive business decisions and government policies. As solutions are sought to developing environmental ...
Urine-separation and dry composting toilet trial – agricultural use of residues
Published: 31 August 2009 | Edited: 11 October 2018This note was reviewed in October 2018 and retained for legacy. This paper and its companion paper summarise reports published by the consulting firm ...
Privacy legislation - coverage and exemptions
Published: 14 December 2011 | Edited: 30 June 2021Read time: 7 minutes Privacy legislation is part of a global trend to protect personal information and to regulate in the area of fair information ...
This note was reviewed and approved for currency in September 2018. The use of double-skin facades has increased significantly over the last 10 to ...
The Erskine Building, Canterbury University, Christchurch – a case study of building performance
Published: 31 August 2010This note was reviewed in September 2018 and retained for legacy. George Baird, author of Sustainable Buildings in Practice – What the Users Think, ...
Post occupancy evaluation of passive downdraft evaporative cooling and air conditioned buildings at the Torrent Research Centre, Ahmedabad, India
Published: 30 November 2006Post occupancy evaluations of buildings are noted for their ability to provide vital feedback regarding a building's performance in use. In addition ...
This note, originally published in November 2000, was reviewed by John Greenwood in September 2005. This paper examines the issue of solar ...
This is one of three companion papers taken from a study that assesses the comparative costs of urban redevelopment with the costs of greenfield ...