Intermediate
$438
18 hrs
Certificate
Sustainability in the Built Environment — Future Homes Standard
A comprehensive course covering the Future Homes Standard and Future Buildings Standard — the UK Government's landmark regulatory reforms to deliver a 75-80% reduction in carbon emissions from new homes and non-domestic buildings compared to 2013 Building Regulations. This course provides detailed technical coverage of the updated Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power) and Part F (Ventilation) of the Building Regulations for England, the new British Sustainability Competence Standard, low-carbon heating technologies including air and ground source heat pumps, and energy performance assessment methods. Designed for architects, building services engineers, developers, planners, and sustainability consultants working in the UK built environment, this course equips you with the technical knowledge to design, specify, and assess buildings that comply with the 2025 interim uplift and the full Future Homes and Future Buildings Standards expected to take effect from 2025. You will understand the fabric-first approach, the role of SAP 10.2 and SBEM calculations, the implications for ventilation design, and how these standards interact with planning policy, local authority requirements, and the broader net zero trajectory for the UK built environment.
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What You'll Learn
- Explain the policy trajectory from the 2021 Part L interim uplift through to the full Future Homes Standard and its 75-80% carbon reduction target relative to 2013 regulations
- Apply the updated Part L (2021/2025) notional building specifications including fabric U-values, air tightness targets, and primary energy rate limits for compliance
- Assess the role and limitations of SAP 10.2 and SBEM calculation methodologies in demonstrating Part L compliance for domestic and non-domestic buildings
- Design ventilation strategies that meet the updated Part F requirements while maintaining indoor air quality in highly insulated, airtight new buildings
- Evaluate low-carbon heating technologies (air source, ground source, and hybrid heat pumps) for technical suitability, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory compliance
- Navigate the British Sustainability Competence Standard and its implications for professional development and competency frameworks in the built environment
- Interpret Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings in the context of Part L changes and assess the implications for property valuation, mortgage lending, and the rental market
- Identify interactions between building regulations, planning policy (including local planning authority energy requirements), and the wider UK net zero trajectory
Instructor
RSustain Academy Faculty