Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:47:13 +0100 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=232&Focus=2563#Comment_2563 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=232&Focus=2563#Comment_2563 Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:46:19 +0100 Nanuls
Do you think it will encourage the growth of sustainable housing?]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=232&Focus=2567#Comment_2567 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=232&Focus=2567#Comment_2567 Fri, 27 Apr 2007 17:31:21 +0100 Tuna https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=232&Focus=2580#Comment_2580 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=232&Focus=2580#Comment_2580 Sat, 28 Apr 2007 09:28:09 +0100 Mark Brinkley https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=232&Focus=2583#Comment_2583 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=232&Focus=2583#Comment_2583 Sat, 28 Apr 2007 12:16:20 +0100 Peter A I work for several developers and they all seem to be gearing up for Code level 3 as a way of getting planning permissions, some clients are also asking for level 4 and one is enquiring about level 5!
Just need to iron out a couple of probs with the software that has been issued, currently very difficult to source products that will meet Code level 3 water usage.
Think the Code is here to stay and can only be a good thing provided it is phased in level by level and not jumped to level 6.
Peter]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=232&Focus=2587#Comment_2587 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=232&Focus=2587#Comment_2587 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 08:57:25 +0100 Mark Brinkley
But on another level, there is a paradox which the Code doesn't really address. Can new housing ever really be 'sustainable'? The problem isn't with the word 'sustainable', it's with the word 'growth'. All new development adds to the stress on the environment, however you chose to look at it. Making it 'sustainable' only really reduces the amount of added stress.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=232&Focus=2593#Comment_2593 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=232&Focus=2593#Comment_2593 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 12:38:38 +0100 Aaron Priestman If so which levels? I seem to remeber reading something about this on another thread]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=232&Focus=2596#Comment_2596 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=232&Focus=2596#Comment_2596 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 18:21:35 +0100 Mark Siddall * AECB Gold levels of energy performance (CSH Level 6) giving 95% savings in CO2 and 85% in primary energy

The AECB are holding an Early adopters' workshop 10th may, Milton Keynes. They will be examining the standards and there relationship with the CSH.

Mark]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=232&Focus=2599#Comment_2599 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=232&Focus=2599#Comment_2599 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 20:18:34 +0100 Chris Wardle https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=232&Focus=2603#Comment_2603 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=232&Focus=2603#Comment_2603 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 23:14:15 +0100 Mark Siddall Why not refer to the AECB Silver and Gold standards? They will certainly get you on the right path for reducing your carbon emissions, and given that addressing domestic hot water consumption is a part of that process, you'll end up with water conservation measures to boot.

Mark]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=232&Focus=2610#Comment_2610 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=232&Focus=2610#Comment_2610 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 10:26:33 +0100 Chris Wardle https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=232&Focus=2622#Comment_2622 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=232&Focus=2622#Comment_2622 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 13:09:17 +0100 Mark Siddall I think that the AECB standards dovetail in quite well with the CSH as it acts like a form of Part L. I believe that by having a prescriptive standard as a referance point it will help to avoid the re-inventing the wheel for each and every project by each and every developer/design team. Admittedly the AECB standards are not a "final" answer in the grander scheme of all things sustainable (they don't cover certain issues covered by the CSH, and the CSH isn't perfect) but it could be understood to be a major part of it. In a nutshell I believe that the Silver and Gold standards are good staging posts for energy consumption when proceding along the route to Level 6.

Mark]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=232&Focus=2683#Comment_2683 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=232&Focus=2683#Comment_2683 Tue, 01 May 2007 10:53:56 +0100 Nanuls https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=232&Focus=2687#Comment_2687 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=232&Focus=2687#Comment_2687 Tue, 01 May 2007 13:47:45 +0100 Guest
There is a BRE EcoHomes XB which is for existing stock. Don't think it will change into a Government code.

Full details on Code Levels and all the technical stuff is in the 200 page Technical Guide that you can download from the Planning Portal. http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/professionals/en/1115314116927.html]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=232&Focus=2689#Comment_2689 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=232&Focus=2689#Comment_2689 Tue, 01 May 2007 16:54:00 +0100 Nanuls https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=232&Focus=2715#Comment_2715 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=232&Focus=2715#Comment_2715 Tue, 01 May 2007 22:49:25 +0100 Peter A