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ESCO models for the retrofit of existing buildings in China [Executive Summary]

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GBPN

Executive Summary

GBPN conducted a study on the factors affecting the use of ESCO models for the retrofit of existing buildings in China, identifying current barriers to the development of the Chinese ESCO market, while also researching best-practice examples of ESCOs globally and investigating the feasibility of introducing those examples to China. 

Built and natural environment planning principles for promoting health: an umbrella review

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English
Authors:
E. L. Bird, J. O. Ige, P. Pilkington, A. Pinto, C. Petrokofsky & J. Burgess-Allen

Background
The built and natural environment and health are inextricably linked. However, there is considerable debate surrounding the strength and quality of the evidence base underpinning principles of good practice for built and natural environment design in promoting health. This umbrella review aimed to assess relationships between the built and natural environment and health, concentrating on five topic areas: neighbourhood design, housing, food environment, natural and sustainable environment, and transport.

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