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UK’s Halogen Lights Ban – A Lesson in Designing Adaptable Buildings
In anticipation of the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) 2021, the UK government has announced its latest steps to tackle emissions and climate change – this time, by targeting a common source of carbon emission and landfill pollutant, halogen bulbs. The...
Explained: BREEAM Hea 06 Security Credit
How important is safety? The first thing any buyer checks in a property, whether it be an apartment or office, is how secure are the facilities around it. Could someone easily break-in? Are there any security cameras nearby? What safeguards are there to discourage...
City of Dreams Mediterranean, Limassol, Cyprus
Project Description: City of Dreams Mediterranean is Cyprus’ first integrated casino resort, the only one of its kind in Europe, which is expected to be the largest and premier integrated destination resort in Europe. A world class development and a landmark for...
Bringing Sustainability and ‘Life Cycle Thinking’ to City of Dreams Mediterranean (Part Two)
We asked Aristos Aristotelous, Managing Director of ELEMEC GBC to describe their role and pick out his highlights of the development.
Bringing Sustainability and ‘Life Cycle Thinking’ to City of Dreams Mediterranean (Part One)
City of Dreams Mediterranean is Cyprus’ first integrated casino resort, the only one of its kind in Europe, which is expected to be the largest and premier integrated destination resort in Europe.
Encouraging Circularity for the Built Environment
Circular Economy Statements (CES) are intended to demonstrate how a development, including any public realm and supporting infrastructure, will incorporate circular economy measures into all aspects of the design, construction and operation.
Designing Out Crime – A Vital Part of Building Design
Feeling safe and secure in the places we live, work and spend our leisure time is an increasingly vital part of building design.
Post-Occupancy Evaluation – Measuring Performance to Maximise Value
Post-occupancy evaluation helps measure performance and improve long-term return on investment.
55-56 Chamber Street, London E1
Client: Marldon Project Description: 55-56 Chamber Street is a development project by Marldon in London to create new office and hotel accommodation. The project is situated between a new development (31-33 Prescot Street and 99 Mansell Street) and the existing...
Tower Bridge Court, London SE1
Client: Landid Project Description: Tower Bridge Court is a major refurbishment, extension and re-purposing project. It comprises the redevelopment of an existing building creating enhanced office accommodation and the introduction of complementary commercial uses....
Life Cycle Costing in BREEAM
The Life Cycle Costing (LCC) credits in BREEAM (Man 02 – Life Cycle Costing and Service Life Planning) aim to promote the business case for sustainable buildings and deliver whole life value by improving design, specification, building maintenance and operation....
Life Cycle Costing – Understanding the Real Value and Cost of a Building
It is unwise to base design and specification decisions for buildings solely on the basis of lowest construction cost. We can create better buildings by taking a ‘life cycle costing’ approach, whereby a small additional upfront cost (or sometimes no upfront...
ADW Developments achieves IMPACT compliance
ADW Developments has strengthened its embodied carbon and life cycle costing services by achieving IMPACT compliance. IMPACT is the specification and database developed by BRE and partners to enable consistent life cycle assessment (LCA) and life cycle costing (LCC)...
Life cyle costing in BREEAM
The Life Cycle Costing (LCC) credits in BREEAM (Man 02 – Life Cycle Costing and Service Life Planning) aim to promote the business case for sustainable buildings and deliver whole life value by improving design, specification, building maintenance and operation....