Appendices
Appendix A: Sustainable Construction & Renewable Energy – References and Links
The following websites offer further information and guidance in terms of sustainable design:
"Building-In Sustainability", Sustaine:
http://www.buildinginsustainability.co.uk/bis/
usp.nsf/pws/building-
in+sustainability+-+building-in+sustainability+-+home+page
Northumberland National Park Procurement Policy:
Procurement Policy
Sustainability in the North East of England:
http://www.sustaine.com/
Grants for the installation of renewable energy technologies are available from the following sources:
Clear Skies – renewable energy projects for individual homes or communities:
http://www.clear-skies.org/
Community Energy – district energy projects using any fuel type:
http://www.est.org.uk/communityenergy/
Major Photovoltaic Demonstration Programme – photovoltaic projects on a variety of scales:
http://www.est.org.uk/solar/
Carbon Trust – grant for research and development projects:
http://www.thecarbontrust.co.uk/carbontrust/
Enhanced Capital Allowance – energy efficiency grants for businesses:
http://www.eca.gov.uk/
Energy Saving Trust – grant and information for households:
http://www.est.org.uk/
The following information sources may be of use in planning for energy efficiency:
Education – Energy Consumption Guide 54 "Energy Efficiency in Further and Higher Education", BRESCU, 1997
http://www.thecarbontrust.co.uk/energy/pages/publicationsearch.asp
http://www.constructingexcellence.org.uk/
The Building Research Establishment's Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM), or equivalent standard for residential (EcoHomes), can be used to quantify the environmental performance of a project, at a number of key stages in its lifespan. For further information, please go to: http://www.breeam.org/
Appendix B: Accessibility – References and Links
Disability Discrimination Act (1995) by the Disability Rights Commission
www.drc-gb.org
Building Regulations Approved Document M (2004 – see summary below) published by TSO
www.tso.co.uk/bookshop
Tel: 0870 600 5522
British Standards Institution (BSI)
www.bsi-global.com
Tel: 020 8996 9000
BS5810: Code of Practice for Access for the Disabled to Buildings
Centre for Accessible Environments
www.cae.org.uk
Tel: 020 7357 8182
Provides technical information, training and consultancy in making buildings accessible for all users.
Royal National Institute for the Blind
www.rnib.org.uk
Tel: 020 7388 1266
A service provided jointly by The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association and RNIB. This is a pan-disability consultancy working to provide inclusive environments.
Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID)
www.rnid.org.uk
Tel: 020 7296 8000
Provides consultancy on the environmental needs of people with hearing impairments
English Heritage Publications
customers@english-heritage.org.uk
Tel: 0870 333 1181
Sign Design Society
www.signdesignsociety.co.uk
Tel: 01582 713 556
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