This section covers how to plan and implement new buildings developments and refurbishments that achieve highest levels of sustainable development principles.

It is divided into the following sections:

Introduction: What is Sustainable Design

Foundations: Why Sustainable Design is Important

 

Main Drivers

Regulations

Voluntary standards

 

Baseline and Targets

 

Toolkit to Get Sorted

Participation

Interventions

Targets for public sector buildings

Procurement and sustainable buildings

 

Tools, guidance and other resources to help

Resources

Useful Websites

Case Studies