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This consultation paper mapped out key issues related to establishing a system and set of policies for a low carbon schools sector. It was accompanied by Towards a Schools Carbon Management Plan - Evidence and assumptions informing consultation on a schools carbon management plan. CIBSE's key message, given that schools account for around 2% of UK greenhouse gas emissions, was that the schools sector should aim for ‘leadership' status. As part of the public sector it is essentially committed to do so by government policy, and could stimulate market transformation through renewable technology in its procurement processes and leadership in measurement and management of energy. Delivering effective school environments that meet low or zero... complete info

The combined challenges of health, comfort, climate change and energy security cross the boundaries of traditional building disciplines. This authoritative collection focusing mostly on energy and ventilation provides the current and next generation of building engineering professionals with what they need to work closely with many disciplines to meet these challenges. "A Handbook of Sustainable Building Design and Engineering: an Integrated Approach to Energy, Health and Operational Performance of Buildings" covers: how to design, engineer and monitor a building in a manner that minimises the emissions of greenhouse gases; how to adapt the environment, fabric and services of existing and new buildings to climate change; and, how to improve the environment in and around buildings to provide better health, comfort,... complete info

Building Schools for the Future aims to rebuild or renew every secondary school in the country by 2020. Good design is fundamental to the delivery of this ambitious programme. But designing and building good secondary schools is not easy.  CABE has produced Creating excellent secondary schools for all involved in the design and building of new secondary school projects. Taking you on a step-by-step journey through the schools building process, from vision to completion, the guide will help you to deliver a real transformation. A summary of Creating excellent secondary schools is available to order or download. The full report is only available to download. However, hard copies of the full report will be mailed to all BSF... complete info

Summary: Building Schools for the Future will see every secondary school in England rebuilt or refurbished. It is important to have leaders at local level to help the initiative succeed. CABE believes that ‘design champions’ can fulfil that role. This guide outlines who is best placed to perform the role of the design champion, what their contribution should be, and at what stages of the project.A copy could be downloaded from the CABE's web-site. Click here.  complete info