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Green buildings and the law /

"In countries such as the UK, the energy used in constructing, occupying and operating buildings represents approximately 50% of greenhouse gas emissions. Pressure to improve the environmental performance of buildings during both construction and occupancy, particularly to reduce carbon emissio...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Adshead, Julie
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; New York : Spon Press, 2011.
Colección:CIB (series)
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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