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).

The Code also gives new homebuyers better information about the environmental impact of their new home and its potential running costs, and offer builders a tool with which to differentiate themselves in sustainability terms.

Further general information and background on The Code for Sustainable Homes can be found on the Communities and Local Government website   

brilliant futures ltd are licensed Code for Sustainable Home assessors and specialise in helping clients meet the higher Code levels. We can assist you at all stages of the process and the earlier we are involved the better as this can prevent expensive retrofit problems later down the line. We have particular experience of helping clients meet higher code levels, including Code level 6.

We can assist you with

• A pre-assessment which specifies how you plan to achieve the credits needed. This can also be used as part of a planning application
• Completing the design stage assessment and the Post Construction Review

• Undertaking the SAP assessment and assisting with design and renewable energy options to achieve higher Code levels to acheive credits under ENE 1
  
• Calculating internal water use and specifying water saving appliances as well as rain and grey water harvesting for WAT 1 credits
• Measuring daylight calculations and advising on window sizing to achieve maximum credits under HEA 1
  
• Writing a renewable energy feasibility study to help achieve credits under ENE 7
• Guidance on how to achieve credits, liaising with builders and suppliers and general specification