Overview

This training day aims to provide an introduction to the Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) with a particular focus on the energy credits. It will include case studies to identify ways of achieving the CO₂ emissions requirements of the intermediate Levels of the CSH (Levels 3, 4 and 5), with examples of what is typically required to achieve these levels, and the credits for low and zero carbon technologies. It will also provide an overview of the whole range of sustainability issues covered by the CSH and the key factors to consider at an early stage in the design process if a high level is required.

It will also cover the latest position regarding the evolving definition of a ‘zero carbon home’ and the proposals for updating the Code for Sustainable Homes in line with the new Part L1A of the Building Regulations that will be introduced in October 2010.

Learning Objectives

• To provide an introduction to the CSH – how it works, key issues that arise in practice, definition of the six Levels of the CSH with respect to CO₂ emissions, etc.
• To describe what is required to achieve levels 3, 4, 5 of the CSH in terms of the typical specifications required for energy efficiency and low carbon energy systems.
• To provide an understanding of the constraints on the types of renewable energy system that can be used, and the other additional requirements (e.g. HLP < 0.08) for Level 6.
• Case studies to illustrate the typical specifications that need ot be incorporated into the design of a dwelling to achieve CSH standards with respect to energy and CO₂ emissions (focusing in particular on Ene 1 and Ene 7).
• To discuss the alternative ways that may be used to define ‘zero carbon homes’ and how and why these differ.
• To provide up-to-date information on the likely changes to the CSH in 2010.

This Training Programme will be delivered by our Energy Management Consultant who has extensive experience of providing advice, consultancy and training to a wide range of stakeholders

For more information and an initial chat please call 01572 722814 or send your details to
energymanagement@adaptandsustain.co.uk