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Sustainable Housing Design Guide for Scotland 2007

Cover of sustainable development policy Funded by Communities Scotland and the Sustainable Development Commission, The Sustainable Housing Design Guide for Scotland is an invaluable reference for making all of Scotland’s homes environmentally friendly.

For the first time the guide addresses the challenge of how to improve the green credentials of existing homes as well as new build developments. Updated July 2007.

Foreword, Contents and Introduction
Section one: Sustainability and Housing

Section two: Existing Housing

Section three: Planning, Place and People

Section four: Working with the site

Section five: Affordable warmth

Section six: Saving Resources

Section seven: Making Homes Healthier

Section eight: Financial and Management Considerations

Section nine: Case Study Lessons

Case Studies: 1-23

Selected reference material on Sustainable Housing Design