The Built Environment

Welcome to The Built Environment Working Group

The impact of the built environment, planning and use of public space upon the sustainability and wellbeing of society in general and local communities in particular is profound.

Buildings are a major contributor to resource consumption and carbon emissions and are also integral to community and individual wellbeing and cohesion.

The built environment is an essential part of local social and economic infra-structure and transport systems.

The Quality of Life Commission is committed to ensuring that the built environment becomes the foundation of a low carbon economy and that planners, developers, architects and builders are driven by sustainable design and the quality of life of those who live and work within it.

David Strong - Convenor, The Built Environment Working Group

Download the Built Environment chapter of the full report here.

Secretariat: Nikki Talbot - nikkitalbot@yahoo.com