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We would like to congratulate and welcome Mark as Director of Code Green. He has been with us since 2008 and after quickly being promoted to Associate Director early 2009 he has shown his true dedication to Code Green and our sustainablity ethos – we are sure you as we do, wish him well.
Clare Howe- Director at Code Green Being a co-owner of a small business naturally means that you’re engaged with a multitude of additional tasks; anything from sorting out insurances, arranging payments and good old IT – thankfully I leave that to Jason Shaw, my business partner who manages to make me look like a technophobe! [...]
The Basic Principles of PassivHaus A dwelling which achieves the PassivHaus standard typically includes: very good levels of insulation with minimal thermal bridges well thought out utilisation of solar and internal gains excellent level of airtightness good indoor air quality, provided by a whole house mechanical ventilation system with highly efficient heat recovery By specifying [...]
You know that a transformation is underway in the construction industry, with increasing emphasis on building with environmental protection in mind. As a constructor of homes, workspaces and amenities you find you’ve now become instrumental in the government’s plans to counter global warming! Not only must your buildings meet stringent regulations to use less energy [...]
Ecohomes XB (Exisiting buildings) could have a significant impact on helping improve the country’s social housing stock. EcohomesXB has the potential to raise the performance of 4 million homes and the living conditions of those who are resident in them. This tool, developed by BRE in conjunction with the Housing Code, allows stock holders of [...]
The Scope of the Code Many house builders who currently use Ecohomes will find the credit system of the Code familiar. Users will notice that there are new mandatory minimum levels of performance that have been introduced across 6 key issues: Energy efficiency/CO2. Water efficiency. Surface water management. Site Waste Management. Household Waste Management. Use [...]
BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) was developed in order to provide a credible and transparent assessment methodology and associated certification scheme for quantifying the environmental performance of both new and existing buildings. The major part of Code Green’s work involves BREEAM. The system is widely regarded both here and abroad as setting the [...]
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