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Code for sustainable homes a step-change in sustainable home building practice [electronic resource]

By: Language: English Publication details: London DCLG 2006Subject(s): LOC classification:
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What is the "Code for sustainable homes"? -- How does the code work? -- Summary of cost benefits -- Code standards: summary of minimum standards; detailed points scoring system; category one - energy/CO2; category two - water; category three - materials; category four - surface water run-off; category five - waste; category six - pollution; category seven - health and well-being; category eight - management; category nine - ecology -- Practical examples
Summary: This new voluntary code is intended as a single national standard for the sustainable design and construction of new homes, and will complement the system of Energy Performance Certificates being introduced in June 2007. The code measures the sustainability of a home against nine design categories and has been developed using the BRE's EcoHomes system. By integrating elements of the code into new homes, developers can obtain a star rating for a new home which will highlight its environmental performance. (See also "Code for sustainable homes: technical guide" (L137461)).
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What is the "Code for sustainable homes"? -- How does the code work? -- Summary of cost benefits -- Code standards: summary of minimum standards; detailed points scoring system; category one - energy/CO2; category two - water; category three - materials; category four - surface water run-off; category five - waste; category six - pollution; category seven - health and well-being; category eight - management; category nine - ecology -- Practical examples

This new voluntary code is intended as a single national standard for the sustainable design and construction of new homes, and will complement the system of Energy Performance Certificates being introduced in June 2007. The code measures the sustainability of a home against nine design categories and has been developed using the BRE's EcoHomes system. By integrating elements of the code into new homes, developers can obtain a star rating for a new home which will highlight its environmental performance. (See also "Code for sustainable homes: technical guide" (L137461)).