Overview

At a time when 8.6 million UK households suffer from fuel poverty, recent studies have shown that direct health costs for those poorly housed can be up to 700 per cent of those in warm, refurbished accommodation. How can we improve the energy efficiency of our housing stock and strike a balance between public health, cost and environmental impact? In this book academics and practitioners from a wide range of disciplines provide a survey of research into buildings, epidemiology and medical issues, followed by an assessment of the tools available to the practitioner. The book goes on to provide clear guidance on putting theory into practice. This will be a powerful reference source and a compelling read for a wide range of built environment and health professionals from surveyors to environmental health officers. It is recommended reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students on building science, energy efficient building, housing, and environmental health courses.

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9780419250500

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'Skilfully packaged papers ... the book represents a rich and comprehensive documentation of the current status.' - Building Research & Information 'Deserves to join the other essential texts on the bookshelves of all those concerned with eradicating fuel poverty'. - Energy Review

'Skilfully packaged papers ... the book represents a rich and comprehensive documentation of the current status.' - Building Research & Information 'Deserves to join the other essential texts on the bookshelves of all those concerned with eradicating fuel poverty'. - Energy Review

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Nicol, Fergus; Rudge, Janet

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