FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New guidance from CIRIA that advises on the use of green roofs, green walls and associated features on buildings has been nominated for the 2008 RIBA Sir Robert McAlpine International Book Award for Construction long-list.
Building Greener (C644) explores the planning, design, construction and maintenance issues surrounding the incorporation of green roofs, green walls and associated features in buildings. Particular attention is given to how these features can benefit the built environment by enhancing biodiversity, sustainable drainage and thermal efficiency. The guidance is intended for use by those who require independent advice on the planning, design, construction and maintenance of green roofs, green walls and other biodiversity features. In particular the document aims to dispel myths for clients and designers and to enable planners to maximise the benefit of design options.
The award nomination follows last week’s announcement at Ecobuild that CIRIA will be organising (in partnership with livingroofs.org) the 2008 World Green Roof Congress – the first event of its kind to showcase green roofs to a world-wide audience in the UK.
For further information about CIRIA’s green roof guidance, Building Greener (C644) and to find out more about the World Green Roof Congress, visit www.ciria.org; telephone 020 7549 3300; email enquiries@ciria.org or contact CIRIA, Classic House, 174-180 Old Street, London EC1V 9BP.
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Contact James Milne to request a review copy of Building Greener (C644) or a press pass for the World Green Roof Congress
CIRIA press contact:
James Milne
Tel: 020 7549 3342; email: press@ciria.org
CIRIA, Classic House, 174-180 Old Street, London EC1V 9BP
Further information:
Building Greener (C644) is available to buy from www.ciriabooks.com
Information about the research project www.ciria.org/buildinggreener
World Green Roof Congress www.worldgreenroofcongress.com
CIRIA is a member-owned organisation that works with the construction industry, government and academia to provide performance improvement products and services in the construction and related industries.
It was founded in 1960 and currently engages with around 500 subscribing organisations. Activities include collaborative projects, networking, publishing, workshops, seminars and conferences. About 40 projects are run at any one time, about 100 events are staged every year, and 20 books published per annum.