Promoting sustainable building materials and the implications on the use of wood in buildings : a review of leading public policies in Europe and North America /

Goodland, Helen,

Promoting sustainable building materials and the implications on the use of wood in buildings : a review of leading public policies in Europe and North America / United Nations, Economic Commission for Europe, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ; author, Helen Goodland. - xvi, 104 pages : Illustrations ; 30 cm

"Sales No.16.II.E.10" -- back cover.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 95-100).

"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" -- back cover.

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Building materials--Environmental aspects.
Building materials--Government policy.
Building, Wooden--Environmental aspects.
Sustainable buildings--Government policy.
Wood--Environmental aspects.
Construction--Matériaux--États-Unis.
Politique de l'environnement--États-Unis.

721.0448 / PRO.Q6

ECE/TIM/SP/38