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Sustainability zero-carbon homes

By: Language: English Series: Building ; 274 (8575) 17 April 2009, 46-49 (4) Publication details: 2009Subject(s): Summary: Analyses how the meaning of zero-carbon homes is redefined by the government. Alternative definitions include minimum standards of energy efficiency, a defined level of carbons reductions on site and diminution of residual emissions through possible "allowable solutions". Examines the issues involved with these new definitions.

Analyses how the meaning of zero-carbon homes is redefined by the government. Alternative definitions include minimum standards of energy efficiency, a defined level of carbons reductions on site and diminution of residual emissions through possible "allowable solutions". Examines the issues involved with these new definitions.