sustainenable are able to assist at all stages.

From April 2007 the Code for Sustainable Homes replaced Ecohomes for the assessment of new housing in England.

The Code for Sustainable Homes aims to protect the environment by providing guidance on the construction of high performance homes built with sustainability in mind.

Covering 6 key issues there are new mandatory minimum levels of performance:

• Energy efficiency /CO₂
• Water efficiency
• Surface water management
• Site Waste Management
• Household Waste Management
• Use of Materials

Code assessments are carried out in two phases:

• An initial assessment and interim certification is carried out at the design stage
• Final assessment and certification is carried out after construction see below:

Design Stage Review
Based on design drawings, specifications and commitments
Results in interim certificate of compliance

Post Construction Review
Based on the design stage review
Confirmation of compliance including site records and visual inspection.

A copy of A step-change in sustainable home building practice can be downloaded here .

 

UPDATE TO CODE FOR SUSTAINABLE HOMES

The October 2008 version of the Code for Sustainable Homes Technical Guide was released on 6^th October. and will come into effect on 3^rd November. It has been revised to ensure the performance requirements are in line with currently legislation.

For further information and a summary of the changes click here.

 

WHAT ABOUT THE COST OF THE CODE FOR SUSTAINABLE HOMES

Building on work carried out as part of the Impact Assessment for the Housing and Regeneration Bill, the cost analysis of achieving different performance levels has been reviewed . For futher information click here.