2nd Edition Toolkits launched
The RIBA has released an update to the popular series of climate change toolkits, giving our members an introduction to the science and issues behind global warming, and the technical skills, tools and design solutions necessary to tackle climate change.
A total of nearly 10,000 printed toolkits have already been provided free to our members, with more downloaded online. The second edition, updated toolkits include fresh links and introduction to the latest guidance. CABE and the Energy Saving Trust have helped us to develop this extensive resource, together with Peter Rickaby Associates and SE2.
Each of the toolkits gives an overview and introduction to a particular area of professional knowledge, and provides a detailed guide to further sources of authoritative information. This will enable our members to keep up to date with the latest information in a rapidly changing environment. It is part of our aim to enable architects to provide more energy efficient and low carbon solutions to their clients.
The current series of toolkits includes:
01 Climate Change Briefing|
02 Carbon Literacy Briefing|
03 Principles of Low Carbon Design and Refurbishment|
04 Low Carbon Standards and Assessment Methods|
05 Low Carbon Design Tools|
06 Skills for Low Carbon Buildings|
07 Designing for Flood Risk|
08 Whole Life Assessment for Low Carbon Buildings (available November 09)
Click on the links above or images below for further details and to download the documents. To receive hard copies of the publications, please contact the RIBA Information Centre|.
Updated Climate Change Toolkits
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Sets out the range of fuel use and carbon dioxide emissions associated with new and existing UK buildings of different types and with different servicing systems, and identifies key factors that affect carbon dioxide emissions. Also includes links to sources of energy and environmental benchmarking data.
Covers both domestic and non-domestic buildings, summarising the key principles that should be adhered to in order to achieve a low carbon design, and provides links to sources of more detailed information. Finally, the guide presents some information about new and renewable energy systems.
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Covering the skills and competencies required for low-carbon design and refurbishment, setting out the RIBA's minimum expectations of members, identifying appropriate sources of training and CPD, and including links to key training providers.
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The process and forecasting of climate change, the nature of the challenge and the role of the built environment in causing, as well as mitigating and adapting to global warming.
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Performance simulation software for buildings of different types, post-construction testing, and performance monitoring and evaluation methods, as well as references to further details.
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Energy and environmental standards for residential, commercial and public building types, both new and existing, as well as links to details of assessment methodologies.
Designing for Flood RIsk
This guide takes a design-lead approach to planning for and designing against flood risk. Download it here|.
Whole Life Assessment for Low Carbon Buildings