UK: Today’s attitudes to low and zero carbon homes

Zero carbon homes defined

Zero carbon 2011 definition

Carbon compliance: zero kgCO2/m2/year

Allowable solutions Carbon compliance: 10, 11 or 14* kgCO2/m2/year

On-site low or zero carbon heat and power

Fabric energy efficiency

2016 Zero carbon home

Code for Sustainable Homes (current edition)[4] Level 5 home

*Specific values recommended for particular dwelling types: Zero Carbon Hub 2011

Figure 3 Zero carbon home versus todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Code for Sustainable Homes Level 5 home[5]

NHBC Foundation Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attitudes to low and zero carbon homes

UK: Today’s attitudes to low and zero carbon homes

Published on Jun 6, 2012

Construction

Anthony Lieberman

About

This primary research report summarises the current thoughts, awareness and understanding towards issues such as climate change, the 2016 zero carbon definition, airtightness and renewable technologies. Containing a detailed examination of responses from occupiers, house builders and housing associations, Today’s attitudes to low and zero carbon homes – views of occupiers, house builders and housing associations assesses the priorities of industry and the consumer when building or purchasing a new home. It looks at views that could impact new homes of the future and sets the context for the research and presents the key findings, recommendations and current details of the definition of zero carbon homes.

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