The Building Code Checklist for Universal Accessibility provides a systematic approach to review building code provisions, with a focus on universal accessibility in the built environment and ensure consideration...
A well-defined building regulatory framework and comprehensive land-use planning and building controls and standards are the basis for safe, accessible, appropriate, and durable development. Recognizing...
The Building Regulatory Capacity Assessment (BRCA) is a methodology to help countries, and cities assess their building and land use regulatory framework and identify opportunities for priority reforms...
The basis for safe, accessible, appropriate, and durable development are a well defined building regulatory framework, together with comprehensive land use planning and building controls and standards...
Rapid urbanization and population growth are driving the construction of new buildings, with global building stocks expected to double in the next 15–20 years. While such trends will represent significant...
Urban fire risk is a global problem - one that can be heightened during periods of rapid urban development. Inadequacies in urban planning, infrastructure and construction practices related to fire prevention...
Globally, buildings account for 37 percent of energy and process-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. With increasing urbanization and population growth, demand for energy will continue to increase...