Promoting sustainable building materials and the implications on the use of wood in buildings
Subtitle: a review of leading public policies in Europe and North America
By: United Nations, Economic Commission for Europe, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ; author, Helen Goodland
Contributors: United Nations. Economic Commission for Europe; Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: United Nations; United Nations Environment Programme
Published: 2016
Place of publication: Geneva [Switzerland]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 104
ISBN-13: 9789211171082
Subjects: Building materials; Environmental aspects; Government policy; Wooden Building; Sustainable buildings; Wood; Construction; Matériaux; Politique de l'environnement
Description: "This study provides an overview of the current policy and regulatory environment regarding sustainable construction materials in the building sector in Europe and, where applicable, offers a commentary on the effectiveness of such regimes in driving the adoption of wood products. The study's objective has been to conduct a broad survey across a range of policies, initiatives and programmes in order to document the current circumstances as a starting point for further discussions, technical meetings and policy debates with a view to enhance the use of wood in buildings through policy advice to member states"--Page 4 of cover.
Notes: "United Nations Publication Sales No. E.16.II.E.10"--Title page verso.

"ECE/TIM/SP/38"--Title page verso.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 95-100).

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