First published in 2008. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

With the challenges of global warming, climate change and population growth, and increasing concern in the UK that the demand for wholesome water will soon begin to exceed supply, a study was conducted to survey the acceptability of introducing low flow water fittings to domestic buildings. The study included: an experiment to test public opinion about low flow water fittings, focus group, survey of manufacturers and installers, and a literature review of public attitudes and behaviour regarding water use. The results give an improved understanding of the barriers and enablers to...

BREEAM (and the Code for Sustainable Homes) is the most widely used environmental assessment method for buildings in the world and continues to drive higher standards of sustainability in the built environment. This BRE Trust Report provides practical information on how to achieve higher BREEAM and Code for Sustainable Homes ratings and improve the sustainability of assessed buildings. It will help all parties involved in a building's construction to streamline and integrate the environmental assessment process into day-to-day design practice. The tools on the accompanying CD-ROM are...