Sustainability has become a key issue in the design, construction, refurbishment and ongoing maintenance of a building.
It is estimated that up to 50% of carbon emissions are generated from buildings and the government is very committed to sustainable design and management systems in buildings.
A sustainable building is designed to minimise the negative environmental impact whilst maximising the positive social and economic impact including future management and costs.
MedicX Group is committed to developing such buildings through Primary Asset, our development division, and having consideration of future sustainable maintenance systems where possible.
Outdated and overcrowded premises led Dr Tavaré and Partners to approach Primary Asset to secure an already identified site upon which to construct a new purpose built health centre.
The sustainability aspects which need to be considered for most buildings are:
Some useful links to information on sustainability
Building Research Establishment
Building Services Research and Information Association
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