The Code for Sustainable Homes CSH
The Code for Sustainable Homes:-
'The Code for Sustainable Homes is an environmental assessment method for rating and certifying the performance of new homes. It is a national standard for use in the design and construction of new homes with a view to encourage continuous improvement in sustainable home building' - The Code for Sustainable Homes Technical Guide
The Code for Sustainable Homes covers nine categories of sustainable design:-
- Energy & CO2 Emissions
- Water
- Materials
- Surface Water Run Off
- Waste
- Pollution
- Health and Wellbeing
- Management
- Ecology
Within each of the nine categories there are a number of issues where credits can be awarded dependant on the design specification. The total of these credits determine the overall Code for Sustainable Homes Level. Code for Sustainable Homes Levels range from 1 to 6
To help developers obtain points, thecodestore.co.uk has simplified the process of choosing fixtures/fittings/appliances etc... The menu to the left mimics the Code for Sustainable Homes categories and within them we provide a range of suitable products tailored for code developments.
Just click on the code categories to the left to start browsing our online product catalogue.
Code for Sustainable Homes Technical Guides:
Code for Sustainable Homes Technical Guide April 2008
Code for Sustainable Homes Technical Guide May 2009 Version 2
