Code for sustainable Homes
Our practice now has a BRE accredited 'Ecohomes' and 'Code for Sustainable Homes' assessor, and In association with CA Sustainable Architecture, we offer advice and guidance to clients seeking to achieve even the highest standards.
For assessment quotations or enquiries please contact Peter Tompkins
tel: 01635 254814
e: peter.tompkins@edge-architecture.co.uk
'Code for Sustainable Homes
On 13 December 2006, the Code for Sustainable Homes - a new national standard for sustainable design and construction of new homes was launched.
Code for Sustainable Homes - A step-change in sustainable home building practice (PDF 264 kb)
Code for Sustainable Homes - A step-change in sustainable home building practice (WORD 3022 kb)
By integrating elements of this voluntary Code into new homes and obtaining assessments against the Code, developers will be able to obtain a ‘star rating’ for any new home which will demonstrate its environmental performance.
It will provide valuable information to home buyers, and offer builders a tool with which to differentiate themselves in sustainability terms.
The Code for Sustainable Homes was launched as part of a package of measures towards zero carbon development, including an overaching consulation: Building A Greener Future on the shift to zero carbon; and a consultation on the draft of a new Planning Policy Statement: Planning and Climate Change.'
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/professionals/
en/1115314116927.html, 1/8/07