The Code 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.The
Code measures the sustainability of a new home against nine categories of sustainable design, rating the 'whole home'
as a complete package.
The Code uses a one to six star rating system to communicate the overall sustainability
performance of a new home. The Code sets minimum standards for energy and water use at each level and, within England, replaces
the EcoHomes scheme, developed by the Building Research Establishment (BRE).
The
Measures The Code measures the 'whole home' as a complete package, assessing its
sustainability against nine categories:
Energy/CO2
Water.
Materials.
Surface
water run-off.
Waste.
Pollution.
Health and well-being.
Management.
Ecology.
The minimum standards for Code compliance have been set above the requirements of Building Regulations. The Code
is intended to signal the future direction of Building Regulations in relation to home carbon emissions from and energy use,
providing greater regulatory certainty for the homebuilding industry.
The Code uses a 1 to 6 star rating system to show the overall sustainability performance of a new home. It
sets minimum standards for energy and water use at each level, which provides valuable information to home buyers and offers
builders a tool with which to differentiate themselves in sustainability terms.
The Way Forward We are pleased to advise that Caine Consulting Engineers Ltd are Accredited CSH
Assessors (STROMA Accreditation)
We would be delighted to guide
and support you through the Code
Further information regarding any of
the above consultancy services please contact the office on +44 (0) 1900 61479
or by E Mail to info@caineconsulting.co.uk.
