The Code For Sustainable Homes The governments ‘Code for Sustainable Homes’ measures the sustainability of a new home against nine categories of sustainable design, rating the 'whole home' as a complete package. The Code uses a 1 to 6 star rating system to communicate the overall sustainability performance of a property. The Code sets minimum standards for energy and water use at each level and, within England, replaces the ‘EcoHomes’ scheme, developed by the Building Research Establishment (BRE). From 1st May 2008, all new-build properties in the UK must adhere to a mandatory rating against the new ‘Code for Sustainable Homes’. We can design and build a property to any level of the 'Code for Sustainable Homes' and we are currently one of the only companies in the North East already building iin line with the new code. Back<<