New housing
The Government has set targets for newbuild housing to be zero carbon from 2016. As we approach this ambitious standard, design teams and housebuilders will be required to deliver new housing projects to increasing levels of energy efficiency as the Building Regulations ramp up over the next five years.
We have worked with a wide range of partners in the housing and supply chain industry to research and develop best practice solutions for low carbon design and construction.
Take a look at our technical services, guidance, web tools and project information for advice on how you can improve the energy performance of your newbuild developments.
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Fabric First
This guide looks at the degree to which improving fabric and services can achieve higher energy standards, as well as considering the cost effectiveness of incorporating these design improvements.
Download the Fabric First guide.
Greenwatt Way
This case study of the Greenwatt Way development in Slough was prepared to provide a high level technical overview of the steps taken to deliver 10 zero carbon dwellings that achieve Code for Sustainable Homes Level 6.
Enhanced construction details
Designed to help the construction industry achieve performance standards that exceed those set out in Part L1A 2006 of the Building Regulations, our Enhanced Constructions Details help developers and builders to achieve the energy requirements in the Code for Sustainable Homes.
The Code for Sustainable Homes
The Code for Sustainable Homes is the national standard for the sustainable design and construction of new homes. The Code aims to reduce our carbon emissions and create homes that are more sustainable. It applies in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Mid Street Code level 5
Mid Street is the product of a collaboration between Osborne Homes and Raven Housing Trust, with technical support from us. Officially opened on 18th April 2008, it is the first 100% affordable housing scheme to achieve level 5 of the Code for Sustainable Homes.
Gentoo Homes Racecourse Development
Partnering with the Zero Carbon Hub, we are working with Camco to support Gentoo Homes with the delivery of a development of 28 houses designed to the PassivHaus standard in Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland.
Morn Hill Code level 5 development
The EST teamed up with developer Greentithe and AECOM to support the delivery of two new homes that are being built to Code for Sustainable Homes level 5 at Morn Hill near Winchester.
Douglas Homes Sustainable Housing Project
We worked with Douglas Homes SW and Camco to support the delivery of a sustainable housing development site in Kingswood near Bristol.
