The Code is the national standard for the sustainable design and construction of new homes. It aims to reduce our carbon emissions and create homes that are more sustainable.
The Code measures the sustainability of a new home against categories of sustainable design, rating the ‘whole home’ as a complete package. The Code uses a 1 to 6 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).
ldc have licensed Code for Sustainable Homes assessors who work with our clients from project inception to completion in order to make sure that the Code for Sustainable Homes assessment process is smooth, transparent and efficient. We offer a full service including Pre-assessment reports, advice and guidance at early design stages, Planning application support where Code for Sustainable homes is required, Registration of your development, Full design review and advice on most appropriate Code level achievement strategy for your development, Working with your team to ensure knowledge develops along with the project, Guidance on achieving specific ratings, Design Stage assessment of your project leading to interim certificatem, Post-construction Stage Report leading to final Code Certificate