Do

Don't

■  select sites carefully considering the proximity to water courses and potential impact of extreme weather events

■  maximise heat gain and loss through use of landscaping and building materials.

■  consider the type of soil to account for potential subsidence issues

■  consider techniques that reduce the risk of flooding, such as permeable surfaces in car parks.

■  limit the building design by excluding alternative forms of heating and cooling so they can be added later when required

■  allow the design or layout to increase the risk of flooding

■  install populated or IT areas in south-facing aspects to reduce cooling requirements.