The FHS aims to ensure that new homes produce 75-80% fewer carbon emissions than those built under the current Building Regulations.
The FHS aims to ensure that new homes produce 75-80% fewer carbon emissions than those built under the current Building Regulations.
To reach ‘net zero carbon’ (NZC) by 2050 we must change the way we design and construct our buildings. But what does it mean to be aligned with this NZC 2050 goal?
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We are passionate about the positive environmental impact we can have on buildings, and we believe that the BRE’s new draft Version 7 tool will be a key instrument in this fight.
At SCS we are constantly trying to keep abreast of the latest developments in Net Zero and Embodied Carbon. As a result, we feel it is important that we all learn from what other countries are doing well.
But what is “dark”? “Dark” is related to lux levels inside vs outside and is effectively pretty much anywhere inside a building beyond a meter or two of a window.
SCS are big believers in “first Principles” design. i.e. avoid use first, then use energy efficiently, then generate on-site before considering offsetting as a last resort.
SCS is an award winning environmental & sustainability consultancy with over 15 years of experience simplifying sustainability requirements within the built environment. SCS provides services in Sustainability, Energy Modelling, Net Zero and more to clients and contractors in a wide range of industries, including education, government and industrial.
