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The code for sustainable homes case studies [electronic resource]

By: Language: English Publication details: London DCLG 2009ISBN:
  • 9781409811954
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 690.8 $2 18
Online resources: Summary: Presents different case studies to illustrate how to achieve the various standards set out in the Code for sustainable homes, and explains pitfalls that developers should avoid. Highlights lessons learnt by developers using the Code for the first time. Provides for each case study key information, presentation of the construction and build system, sustainability features, technical performance, scheme implementation, what was involved in working with the Code for sustainable homes, buyer/occupant feedback, lessons learnt from this specific development, a presentation of the design team, and the percentage of category score attained.

Presents different case studies to illustrate how to achieve the various standards set out in the Code for sustainable homes, and explains pitfalls that developers should avoid. Highlights lessons learnt by developers using the Code for the first time. Provides for each case study key information, presentation of the construction and build system, sustainability features, technical performance, scheme implementation, what was involved in working with the Code for sustainable homes, buyer/occupant feedback, lessons learnt from this specific development, a presentation of the design team, and the percentage of category score attained.