Welcome to SustainableSIPS
SustainableSIPS has been created to offer practical assistance, advice and guidance towards the goal of zero carbon buildings. Click on the 'About Us' button to find out more, or any of the links below for sound, practical advice and up-to-date information.
Sustainable Solutions
The use of sustainable materials is a key element in the drive towards providing truly sustainable solutions for the benefit of current and future generations.
Code for Sustainable Homes
The driver for efficient affordable housing and the single national standard for sustainable homes.
Technical Calculations
U-Value calculations for floors, walls and roofs; Interstitial Condensation Analysis reports; 2-D Thermal modelling.
Green Buildings Guidance
The Green Guide to Specification provides guidance for specifiers, designers and their clients on the relative environmental impacts of over 250 elemental specifications for roofs, walls, floors etc..
Zero Carbon Brief
Government has announced the majority of new homes built in the UK should be Zero-Carbon by 2016.
Legislative and Regulatory impact
Our position on many of the major consultative committees provides an insight into current and future regulation issues.
Standard Assessment Procedure
SAP methodology is the only compliance route for Part L1 of the Building Regulations. Here, you can access an economical and reliable service for SAP calculations, carried out by accredited assessors.
Simplified Building Energy Model
The Simplified Building Energy Model enables you to calculate energy efficiencies in public, commercial and retail buildings.
Energy Performance Certificates
The Energy Performance Certificate provides information on the energy efficiency, heating costs and carbon emissions of a property.
Home Information Packs
All domestic properties require a Home Information Pack to be provided to prospective buyers when marketed for sale.
EcoHomes Assessments
EcoHomes Assessments carried out by independent assessors who are trained and licensed by BRE.
