Sustainable Homes

Achieving 'Sustainable Homes' & Energy Conscious Buildings
Courses Background:

This BRAND NEW 1 DAY COURSE will examine the latest legislation and thinking in the building industry involving the complex area of sustainability and how it impacts on construction projects.

COURSE SPLIT
The course will be split into morning and afternoon sessions
Morning: Achieving Sustainable Homes
Afternoon: Energy Conscious Buildings
Delegates can attend either or both sessions Course Content:

INTRODUCTION
What is sustainability?
What are the drivers and pressures on the construction industry to become more sustainable?
Existing legislation involving sustainability

THE BUILDING REGULATIONS PART L - CONSERVATION OF FUEL AND POWER
Implementation of EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive 9EPBD
Whole building compliance limiting CO2 emissions
Role of compliance computer software
Energy certificates
Display Energy Certificates

CODE FOR SUSTAINABLE HOMES
Purpose of the code
Code essential elements
Star ratings
Impact on housing projects

SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION
Building practices
Construction techniques
Materials

BREEAM (BUILDING RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT METHOD)
Purpose of the assessment procedure
Essential elements
Ratings
Impact on commercial buildings

BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES
LZC
Efficient appliances
Thermally efficient materials
Natural technologies

SUMMARY AND THE FUTURE