Code for Sustainable Homes | How to Meet the Code

Energy & CO2

• Energy efficient heating such as Underfloor heating or low surface temperature radiators
• Natural lighting systems
• Renewable energy collection including solar technologies and heat pumps
• High quality insulation

• Drainage and rainwater harvesting systems 
• Water conservation systems e.g. grey water recycling and low capacity baths 

Materials

• Sustainable building materials such as reclaimed timber and tiles
• High quality insulation

Surface Water Run-Off

• Drainage solutions such as rainwater harvesting and soakaways

Waste

• Product and rubbish recycling
• Waste management planning

Pollution

• High quality insulation
• Energy efficient boilers

Health & Wellbeing

• Air source heat pumps 
• Natural light systems 

Management

• Security solutions such as locks and alarm systems

Ecology

• Protection of ecological features of the site
• Ecological enhancement