Updated Guide to Building Materials and the Environment – Version 3.1 Bulletin 3

Stephen George + Partners (SGP), in collaboration with Norse Consulting, is pleased to share the latest update to the award-winning Guide to Building Materials and the Environment.

Launched by SGP and authored by Chris Halligan, Chartered Architectural Technologist at NPS Leeds, this newly updated  edition is available free of charge and provides built environment professionals, self-builders and interested students with a transparently sourced, consistent and fully explained road map to various material options, from traditional to the cutting-edge, and lays out how sustainable some “green” materials really are in their production, use and eventual disposal.

The Guide contains a short overview and explanation of the range of terms associated with sustainable building, complete with interactive links to external sources for further information. It features an in-depth look at a wide variety of materials and products, from asphalt and steel to bamboo and earth, living roofs to phase change materials, and offers valuable insight into their environmental impacts. Each material is supported by data sheets that highlights key advantages and disadvantages, practical considerations, and potential sustainable alternatives.

Sustainable development continues to evolve, often presenting complex challenges, we believe this updated Guide to Building Materials and the Environment will help everyone in the construction industry, from architects and contractors to developers and private self-builders, with the knowledge required to navigate the world of sustainable materials and make informed choices that minimise environmental impact.

To download a free copy of the Guide to Building Materials and the Environment, please visit: Guide to Building Materials 3.1 Bulletin 3.pdf