the green guide to housing specification
minimum waste standards household waste ● external space that allows the storage of either: - all LA recycling boxes or -100 litres of waste storage per one bedroom dwelling. An additional 70 litres is required for every additional bedroom ● requirement for all levels
minimum waste standards site waste management ● ensure there is a site waste management plan in operation which requires the monitoring and setting of targets to promote resource efficiency on site ● requirement for all levels
credits available – waste key design considerations: - allow sufficient space for the requisite storage
tradable credits tradable credits awarded: ● for higher performance levels in some key issues ● for remaining issues - broadly as ecohomes location issues omitted -some additional credits
credits available – pollution key design considerations: - select the correct insulation materials - design out mechanical heating system or select the right boiler
credits available – health & well-being key design considerations: - follow the guidelines!
credits available – management
credits available – ecology key design considerations: - consult with an ecologist
code level 1 requirements ● energy – 100% improvement over TER ● water – 120 litres / person / day ● minimum requirements met for: -materials -surface water run-off -site waste management -household waste management ● additional 33 optional points art school for lancing college by LCE Architects