9 Categories

Energy & Carbon Dioxide

Improvement of the Dwelling Emission Rate over the Target Emission Rate; Dedicated energy efficient lighting in habitable spaces; Drying Space; Energy labelled white goods; External lighting; Low or Zero Carbon Technologies used; Cycle Storage; Home Office.

Water

Reducing household water consumption; rainwater harvesting

Materials

Key Building Elements must achieve a Green Guide Rating of A+ to D; Responsibly sourced materials; 

Surface water-run off

Reduction of surface water run-off from site; Flood risk assessment

Waste

Space provided for waste storage both externally & internally; Site Waste Management Plan; Composting

Pollution

Insulating materials to have a Global Warming Potential of less than 5; NOx Emissions arising from the space heating system.

Health & Well-being

Daylighting; Sound Insulation improvements; Outdoor Private Space; Life Time Homes

Management

Home User Guide; Considerate Constructors Scheme; Construction Site Impacts; Secure by Design

Ecology

Ecological Value of Site; Ecological Enhancement; Protection of Ecological Features; Change of Ecological Value of Site; Building Footprint