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The Green Building topic area offers you a set of resources to help you keep up to date with the fast-changing world of green construction and sustainable development.

Green building articles

• Peak oil

  Peak oil is the point in time when the maximum rate of global petroleum production is reached, after which the rate of production enters a terminal decline. We discuss the issues surrounding a growing concern. read more on 'Peak oil' ...

• Before you start building "green"

  The period of discussion that occurs before any formal agreements are signed, and so before the start of the Outline Plan of Work, is the opportunity to ensure that everyone who is going to be involved understands the nature of a sustainable approach, together with the benefits, responsibilities and issues. Whatever the nature and scope of the professional services provided, some principles and good practice procedures will always be applicable. read more on 'Before you start building "green"' ...

• Green roofs: an introduction

  Green roofs are the result of a complete underlying roof build-up system, providing continuous, uninterrupted layers of protection and drainage. Recent advances in technology have made them lighter, more durable and better able to withstand the extreme conditions of the rooftop. read more on 'Green roofs: an introduction' ...

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