Information Direct links to sources of specific information on built environment topics. General links are available on the links page.

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Architecture
Architecture Web page of the RIBA. Contains information on or links to architectural information
Architecture in Ireland  Archéire is the online community for Irish architecture and design.
Design for homes. UK's knowledge centre for home design - register to access the CPD University - over 30 modules written by Architects and residential experts
GreatBuildings.com. Search for information on buildings by name of building, architect or place
visit the portals page for more useful links

Buildings and Health
Electomagnetic Fields Web site of the national radiological protection board
Radon Gas Web site of the national radiological protection board

Building Services
Building Services Lecture notes prepared by Steven Frazer of the Belfast Institute of Higher Education (BIHE)
Central Battery System Design Web site of Cooper lighting and Security - Click on "design guides" on left hand menu
Emergency Lighting System Design Web site of Cooper lighting and Security - Click on "design guides" on left hand menu
Ventilation - Web site of vent-axia. Visit the 'knowledge centre' page to view a handbook on ventilation in buildings

Education
Virtual Site - Photographs and images of a building site and related issues from Leeds Metropolitan University

Energy
Energy Download booklets on energy efficiency in buildings from the carbon trust, after registering with your email address and password
Renewable Energy. department of trade and industry site - information on technologies, policies and current projects
Renewable Energy Powerpoint presentations and e text books from the Canadian RET Screen International web page
Robust Details and other helpful energy efficiency tools and advice from the energy saving trust

Environmental Science
Air Tightness Testing. Visit the Building Services Research and Information Association site (BSRIA) for free downloads
Environmental Science Lecture notes prepared by Martin A. Wilkinson, at Bath University follow 'teaching' link
Fire Detection System Design Web site of Cooper lighting and Security - Click on "design guides" on left hand menu
Fire in Buildings Building regs. related site looking at fire in buildings

Materials and Components
Brick. Website of the Brick Developmemnt Association, visit the publications page for downloadable publications
Concrete. information on concrete including downloadable information booklets
Glass in Buildings Visit the Pilkington web site to view information on the properties and use of glass in buildings'
Insulation Brochures explaining how Rockwool is used for thermal and acoustic insulation. Follow Product Information>Brochures
Kingspan Off-Site - click on the literature tab for on-line handbooks on facade and wall framing systems.
Steelconstruction.org. View the on-line 'Red Handbook' on structural steelwork design and other useful information
Steel in Construction. Website of Corus Group plc. Follow the quick links list to access useful information on steel building elements and construction systems.'
Steel Studio Guide - Learning resource to help students learn about steel structures sponsored by Corus plc and Oxford Brookes Uni.
Timber in Building Wood for Good site. Includes a great deal of technical information on the use of timber in buildings.
Timber Information Register with ask trada to access technical timber information. student membership is free.
visit the products page for more useful links

Regulations
Building Regulations Government Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) site
Building Specification Training material to encourage good practice in building specification writing
Planning Policy Guidance Government, department for communities and local government (DCLG) site
visit the advice page for more useful links

Sustainability
Green Buildings Download a free copy (in sections) of 'Building for a Future' magazine from the newbuilder web page
Straw Bale Building Excellent 78 page downloadable pdf file on straw bale building by Amazon Nails
Sustainable Design. Online version of the book 'Sustainable Housing Design for Scotland' published by The Stationery Office (TSO)
Waterwise. Information on water saving from the organisation committed to reduce water wastage in the UK
visit the environment page for more useful links

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