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 publication widens the understanding of post-tensioned floor construction and illustrates the considerable benefits.
Free
This guide focuses on concrete and masonry housing, and presents requirements for Part L1A of the Building Regulations.
£30.00 + VAT
This publication summarises the material used in the design of reinforced and prestressed concrete bridges using Eurocode 2
Free
This guide focuses on the use of concrete at Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre and its part in creating a low energy building.
Free
This document provides information on the material and resource efficiency of concrete and masonry.
Free
This guide aims to enable designers to realise their aesthetic aspirations using concrete.
Free
This guide sets out how concrete's attributes can be used to minimise CO2 emissions.
£24.95
The buildings from 70 years of Concrete Quarterly.
Free
This publication seeks to provide information for structural engineers who are designing tall buildings in concrete.
£55.00 + VAT
This publication assists engineers in understanding the common challenges of building tall.