The residential housing market can play an important role in the reduction of global carbon emissions. Energy rating is viewed as an effective tool for reducing energy consumption since the information conveyed may help to encourage energy conservation among private households. This paper...

The question of what sort of residential mix is most ësustainableí is much debated by UK policy makers. It would seem obvious that an appropriate mix of new housing provision would cater for the diverse needs and incomes of households. However, there is strong evidence within the UK that...

Due to a combination of government planning policies and market pressures in England in the period 2000--2008, there was an increase in the construction of flats and high-density developments and a decline in the construction of houses. In this paper, an analysis of the effects of these policy...

Due to a combination of government planning policies and market pressures in England in the period 2000–2008, there was an increase in the construction of flats and high-density developments and a decline in the construction of houses. In this paper, an analysis of the effects of these policy...