Code For Sustainable Homes

What is the Code for Sustainable Homes?

The Code for Sustainable Homes is a Government initiative set up to improve the sustainability of new homes and is currently aimed at setting minimum standards for affordable/social housing. With the intent of it being optional for the private sector. The code uses a star rating system that is derived from a points scoring method based on the BRE’s Eco-Homes rating. The more stars a building has been awarded, the better its sustainability.

How the Code Works

The ratings are derived from an accumulation of points which cover the following Categories:

Energy CO2 : This is the percentage of performance over the minimum TER (Target Emissions Rate) set out in approved Document L2006.
Water: Internal potable water consumption measure in litres per day
Materials: Environmental impact of materials
Surface Water Run-off: Surface water management
Waste: Site Waste management and household waste storage

How do SIPS Contribute

The Kingspan TEK Building System can strongly influence the Energy/CO2, and Materials and Waste (site waste management) criteria.For example; under the category ‘Energy’ – Standard (percentage better than Part L 2006) TEK can achieve improvements in excess of 25% of the wall U-value thereby potentially adding upwards of 5.8 points to the overall rating.To download your copy of the Code for Sustainable Homes click here.

Code For Sustainable Homes

Energy CO2 : This is the percentage of performance over the minimum TER (Target Emissions Rate) set out in approved Document L2006.

Water: Internal potable water consumption measure in litres per day

Materials: Environmental impact of materials

Surface Water Run-off: Surface water management

Waste: Site Waste management and household waste storage