Under the Code for Sustainable Homes system each home will be given a Star rating from 1 to 6. This rating will be dependent on the number of points acquired from two Assessments, the design and post completion assessments.
The Code for Sustainable Homes is going to have a big effect on the Construction Industry. CSH07 looks at the project in its entirety from start to finish and assesses the overall impact of the building for its full life cycle.
It is driving towards a more environmentally conscious Construction Industry and providing a cleaner, healthier way of living for future generations. The Code has been brought in to aid the Governments reach their targets of Zero Carbon Buildings by 2016 in England & 2011 in Wales.
CSH07 - how do I gain credits?
The basis of the Codes calculation method is from the BRE’s EcoHomes system.
The code:
- introduces minimum standards of energy and water efficiency for each level/ ‘Star’ rating of the code in order to ensure high levels of sustainability for these areas.
- simplifies the EcoHomes points award system with the addition of a more complex environmental weightings system to calculate the final rating.
- also addresses areas of sustainable design such as Lifetime homes and composing facilities.
- will seek to compliment the Energy Performance Certificates providing key information on homes being sold or leased introduced by the Energy Performance of Building Directive (EPBD).
The Code for Sustainable Homes at timbertecs
As part of the Benfield ATT Group, timbertecs has environmental conscience embedded in its core. We see the Code for Sustainable Homes as a positive step towards making the construction industry more efficient and providing better homes.
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By embracing the Code for Sustainable Homes, you are increasing the potential value of your developments and adding unique selling points for potential buyers.
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