The 17 Charter Principles

These principles, first developed by Future Foundations, give a succinct overview of the sustainable construction agenda and serve as a useful introductory guide to the subject.
 
The following is the list of charter documents. Click on the link to view the document or click download to view a word file instead.

 
01-Where It's At
Site Appraisal
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02-The Sense of Place
Landscape, Biodiversity, Cultural Heritage and Recreation
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03-Make the Connection
Movement and Communication
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04-All Together Now
Sharing Information
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05-Projects Are For People
Community Engagement
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06-In Expert Hands
Training and Skills Development
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07-Work It Out
Using Local Labour in Construction
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08-Neighbourhoods of Distinction
Use of Local Materials
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09-Time and Time Again
Recyclability and Renewability of Building Materials
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10-Save Your Energy
Energy Efficiency in Construction and Operation
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11-Lighten Up
Natural Light and Darkness
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12-Good Vibrations
Noise
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13-Every Drop Counts
Water Resources
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14-Waste Not, Want Not
Saving Money and Minimising Waste
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15-Safe and Sound
Safe Developments
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16-Breathe Easy
Health Benefits from Sustainable Design and Materials
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17-Forecast Changeable
Responding to Climate Change and 'Future Proofing'
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