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Posted by Mark Stephens
From spring this year private dwellings will have to adhere to the same minimum sustainability level as social housing.
The Code for Sustainable Homes operates on all new-build housing in England, but currently there are no minimum requirements for private housing to adhere to.
However, Syntegra Consulting has reminded builders that later this year all new homes will have to reach at least level three of the six level code.
What sustainability level a home attains depends on several factors, including emissions rates, materials and the impact of the building on the local ecosystem.
The assessment replaced the EcoHomes schemes in 2007 and will eventually apply to all new-build residential properties in England.
By 2050 the UK government is aiming to have reduced all UK households emissions to almost zero.
Improving the initial structure of the buildings will play a significant role in meeting this target.
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For more information please see:
http://robertkyriakides.wordpress.com/2009/02/19/reducing-the-united-kingdoms-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-homes/
http://www.syntegra-epc.co.uk/services-we-offer/code-for-sustainable-homes-assessment/
http://www.openpr.com/news/118029/Code-for-Sustainable-Homes-Assessment-What-s-it-all-about.html
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