What does the Code for Sustainable Homes aim to achieve?

• A. Providing incentives for commercial buildings
• B. Setting standards for environmental performance of new homes
• C. Outlining safety regulations for construction sites
• D. Defining design aesthetics for housing

Answer: (B)

The Code for Sustainable Homes aims to raise environmental performance standards for new homes. It sets criteria across nine areas—energy and CO2 emissions, water use, materials, surface water run-off, waste, pollution, health and well-being, management, and ecology—with levels from 1 to 6 to rate how well a dwelling performs. The goal is to encourage design and construction choices that reduce energy consumption, lower water use, manage materials responsibly, and minimize overall environmental impact. It’s not about incentives for commercial buildings, safety regulations for construction sites, or design aesthetics, which lie outside its scope.