Title :
Regulating environmental sustainability in buildings - South Africa; a paper presented at the Southern African energy efficiency convention (SAEEC2011)
Author :
Opperman, Rudolf
Author_Institution :
Architecture and National Building Regulations, National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications, South Africa
Abstract :
Government is responsible for protecting the health and safety of citizens, the environment, and for ensuring fair trade.
Keywords :
building management systems; energy conservation; health and safety; sustainable development; Southern African energy efficiency convention; building; environmental sustainability regulation; health and safety protection; Buildings; Construction industry; Energy efficiency; Local government; Standards; Training;
Conference_Titel :
Energy Effciency Convention (SAEEC), 2011 Southern African
Conference_Location :
Johannesburg
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0106-0
DOI :
10.1109/SAEEC.2011.6119260
