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PDF Zero Carbon Compendium - Who's doing what in housing worldwide - 2010 PDF Version (NF17)
PDF Zero Carbon Hub - Progress Report to 18 March 2010
PDF Zero Carbon Hub Programme Delivery Report to 27 January 2010
PDF Zero Carbon Hub Progress Report to 27 January 2010
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FACILITATING THE MAINSTREAM DELIVERY OF LOW AND ZERO CARBON HOMES

The UK Government has set out an ambitious plan for all new homes to be zero carbon from 2016. The Zero Carbon Hub is here to help you understand the challenges, issues and opportunities involved in developing, building and marketing your low and zero carbon homes.

 

The Performance Challenge

The Performance Challenge (April 2013)

This leaflet introduces the Zero Carbon Hub's Performance Challenge project which has received Government funding to examine and reduce the gap between design and as-built performance of homes.
Overheating 8pg

Overheating in homes - An introduction for planners, designers and property owners (March 2013)

This brochure reviews overheating in homes and its causes. It stresses the high priority we should give to the adaptation and future proofing of our homes in a changing climate, and the role of passive cooling measures that can help minimise carbon emissions.
Strategies Report

Zero Carbon Strategies for tomorrow's new homes (February 2013)

This guide sets out strategic design approaches for complying with the zero carbon definition, including Allowable Solutions choices. These are illustrated with four new housing projects.


Understanding overheating

Zero Carbon Compendium 2011

Part L 2010 - where to start: Guide

 Understanding overheating - where to start: An introduction

Zero Carbon Compendium 2011 - Who's doing what in housing worldwide

 Part L 2010 - where to start: Guide

FEES document

Carbon Compliance - Findings and Recommendations

Allowable Solutions for Tomorrow's New Homes

Fabric Energy
Efficiency Standard 

 Carbon Compliance: Setting an appropriate limit

Allowable Solutions for Tomorrow's New Homes

Workstreams
  • BUILDING - Building energy efficient homes

    BUILDING

    Identifying and encouraging uptake of materials and construction methods needed to deliver highly energy efficient homes.

  • ENERGY - Low-carbon energy supplies for homes

    ENERGY

    Encouraging the uptake of successful low and zero carbon energy solutions.

  • EXAMPLES - Examples of low-carbon solutions for housing

    EXAMPLES

    Capturing the practical experience of homes already built to low carbon standards and using this to accelerate main stream delivery.

  • SKILLS - Training and skills for delivery of low-carbon homes

    SKILLS

    Ensuring that the right skills and competencies are available to deliver low and zero carbon homes.

  • CONSUMER - Raising consumer demand for low-carbon homes

    CONSUMER

    Helping to raise consumer awareness and generate demand for low and zero carbon homes.

 
Our website also offers a range of information and resources related to low and zero carbon homes, such as:
  • Building regulations (such as Part L and F), the Code for Sustainable Homes, SAP and consultations related to low and zero carbon homes.
  • Energy efficiency technologies, such as insulation, thermal bridging, airtightness and windows
  • Renewable technologies, such as solar thermal, solar PV, ground source heat pumps, air source heat pumps and wind turbines.

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