As part of the process of learning from the first Code for Sustainable Homes developments and to disseminate information about building sustainable homes, Communities and Local Government commissioned the Good Homes Alliance to research and develop case studies on some of the first Code homes built. The results are published in the report “Code for Sustainable Homes: case studies” The case studies cover a range of social and private housing, using a variety of different build systems or materials, and that achieved a range of Code standards. The research has helped to further develop and improve the operation of the Code. The case studies also include key learning points that should help those who decide to build to Code standards.
The projects included in the case study report are:
- Stawell, rural private housing to Code level 5 by ECOS Homes
- CO2 Zero, urban private live-work units to Code level 5 by Logic CDS Ltd
- Mid Street, semi-rural social housing to Code level 5 by Raven Housing Trust
- Norbury Court, urban social housing to Code level 3 by Staffordshire Housing Association
All the projects included within this study were small scale sites, consisting of between 2 and 22 properties, but they covered a range of building types, including:
- Detached and terraced homes
- Flats and apartments
- Live-work units
The projects also cover a range of tenures and procurement types, including:
- Private housing for sale
- Social housing for rent and sale
