Design of Low/Zero carbon buildings - dwelling

This report is published by Design Research Unit Wales and is the first output of the Low Carbon Research Institute’s (LCRI) Low Carbon Built Environment programme work package, ‘Design of Low/Zero Carbon Buildings’ and is produced to coincide with the conference ‘Low Carbon Homes: Lessons from Practice’ at the Welsh School of Architecture on 14th October 2011. The objective of the project is to provide design teams involved in the delivery of low/zero carbon buildings with clear but non-prescriptive design guidance based on current best practice. The work package aims to examine buildings within the sectors of Housing, Education and Healthcare and this document looks at case studies within the affordable housing sector, analysing procurement and construction techniques and the cost impact of meeting the demands of changing legislation. Edition 1: October 201