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Sustainability
& Green Issues:
- Here you will find general
information on green design, environmental issues, solar power,
natural techniques and recycling. Many of the technologies described
are now available fore the domestic user, making it possible
for you to reduce your dependance on C02 emitting power sources
and adopting a more sustainable lifestyle. Follow the page headings
to the left to find out more on each topic.
  
Code for
Sustainable Homes
At the end of 2006 the government
launched its Code
for Sustainable Homes. This is a voluntary code by which
housebuilders will be able to achieve star ratings for the environmental
performance of new houses. The code covers areas such as energy,
water usage, materials, waste, pollution, health and ecology.
It is intended to be the single national standard for design
and construction of new homes
The Code will complement the
system of Energy
Performance Certificates introduced under the Energy Performance
of Buildings Directive (EPBD).
For further information, visit
the government Planning Portal to download the standard and the full technical guidance.
- Low
energy -general
information on green design, environmental issues, solar power,
natural techniques and recycling.
- Recycling -reusing materials in construction
to minimise waste.
- Eco
shopping -where
to purchase eco friendly, organic and fairtrade goods online.
- Solar
Power -photovotaics
and other means of harnessing the sun's power.
- Wind
Power -using wind
turbines to generate enegy.
- Biomass -deriving energy from organic materials.
- Geothermal -using the energy of the earth to
control the temperature.
- Thermal
insulation -materials
for insulating your house.
- CHP
Systems -using
Combined Heat and Power systems to reduce energy use.
- Grey
Water -recycling
water for re-use.
- Eco
Houses -examples
of environmentally concious homes built by their owners.
- Green
Materials -selection
of environmentally sustainable building materials.
- Timber
Frame -building
envionmentally sustainable houses with timber frame.
- Straw
Bale -using the
most basic of materials to achieve a super insulated house.
- Earth
Buildings -earth
sheltered and underground houses, cob, adobe, mud and rammed
earth.
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- Green Building Press - Information and publications designed to help
create healthy and ecological homes and buildings.
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