The Zero Emission House

Today will see the official launch at Offsite 2007 Exhibition, in Watford, of the first home to meet the UK government environmental standard, level six of the Code of Sustainable Homes, which all new houses must meet by 2016. The design by King Span Off-Site is known as the Lighthouse design and incorporates many renewable technologies, including solar panels and a biomass boiler. The two and a half storey, 93.3m2 home comprises of two bedrooms, it has unrivalled efficiency in construction method, energy use, CO2 emissions and carbon footprint, this high performance, sustainable home pushes the boundaries of modern affordable house design.



1. Wind Catcher
2. Solar Array
3. High Level of Insulation
4. Biomass Boiler

The issue of sustainable housing is on the public agenda with Gordon Brown having annouced plans to build Eco-Villages, and in his budget in March stating carbon neutral homes would be exempt from stamp duty. The Offsite 2007 Exhibition highlights the best in british architectual innovation with houses varying from code three to six. The development in sustainable housing is sure to have the largest impact on out carbon emissions with a large proportion of UK emissions coming from the construction industry.