The Concrete Centre has a wealth of guidance that can inform the design of low energy buildings:
For housing there is also:
Also explore the links in this section for more information on embodied CO2 and operational/embodied CO2 for housing and structural frames.
Free
This guide focuses on concrete and masonry housing, and presents requirements for Part L1A of the Building Regulations.
£24.95
The buildings from 70 years of Concrete Quarterly.
Free
An all-you-need-to-know guide on the specification of sustainable concrete.
Free
This guide focuses on the use of concrete at Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre and its part in creating a low energy building.
Free
A magazine to commemorate 70 years of Concrete Quarterly.
Free
This document provides information on the material and resource efficiency of concrete and masonry.
£30.00 + VAT
This publication summarises the material used in the design of reinforced and prestressed concrete bridges using Eurocode 2
Free
This publication widens the understanding of post-tensioned floor construction and illustrates the considerable benefits.
Free
This guide sets out how concrete's attributes can be used to minimise CO2 emissions.