IHS BRE Press Site Layout Planning for Sunlight and Solar Gain IP22/12

Get an overview of BRE's revised guidance on site layout planning to achieve good sunlighting with this Information Paper, which deals with sunlight in new developments and in existing buildings and gardens nearby. Author: P Littlefair BRE Publish Date: 10/16/2012 ISBN: 978-1-84806-295-5 Abstract: IP22/12 supersedes IP4/92 which is now withdrawn This Information Paper outlines revised BRE guidance on site layout planning to achieve good sunlighting, both within buildings and in the open spaces between them. It deals with sunlight within new developments and in existing buildings and gardens nearby. It addresses the provision of sunlight and access to solar energy in dense urban areas. It supersedes Information Paper IP 4/92, which is now withdrawn. A companion paper deals with light from the sky (ie daylight). This Information Paper should be of interest to developers, architects and surveyors and their clients, and planning officials.