The government has published its update to the Code for Sustainable Homes. CLG said that the revised Code was the first step in making green homes easier for developers to deliver. As proposed in the consultation on the Code, the … Continue reading →

The government has simplified the sustainability standards that new build homes must meet. Housing minister Grant Shapps announced updates today to the Code for Sustainable Homes, which will exceed building regulations. The Code has also been streamlined to avoid conflict … Continue reading →

Eco-housing guru claims compressed straw boards knock £20,000 off price of code level 6 home. Eco-housing champion Bill Dunster has devised an affordable method of building zero-carbon homes – using straw. The man behind south London eco-development BedZed this week … Continue reading →

Scottish & Southern Energy (SSE) has developed a 10-home zero-carbon scheme in Slough, which it plans to monitor for the next two years to improve understanding of energy usage. Greenwatt Way, which meets level 6 of the Code for Sustainable … Continue reading →