The UK government has set out energy efficiency standards for new buildings, including a minimum requirement for fabric energy efficiency and limits on carbon emissions.
This article reviews the current state of energy efficient building design in the UK, including the role of building information modelling (BIM) and the impact of climate change.
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) provides guidance on designing energy efficient buildings, including tips on insulation, glazing, and renewable energy systems.
This overview provides an introduction to the UK's energy efficiency standards for buildings, including the Building Research Establishment (BRE) methodology for assessing energy performance.
The Carbon Trust provides a range of tools and resources to support energy efficient building design, including a building energy efficiency calculator and a guide to energy efficient lighting.
This article features case studies of sustainable building design in the UK, including examples of energy efficient buildings and innovative uses of renewable energy systems.
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) provides an overview of policy and practice related to energy efficiency in UK buildings, including the role of retrofitting and the impact of climate change.
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) provides guidance on best practice for energy efficient building design in the UK, including tips on HVAC systems and energy efficient lighting.