The drive for sustainable homes and the barriers preventing mass production in the UK

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

This dissertation is an opportunity for me to extend my regards to my research supervisor, my beloved friends, and my family for their untiring support that they furnished throughout my research. I am grateful to them for their belief in me and the guidance that they provided me without which I would have never been able to work on and complete this research. It also signifies my own views and does not closely relate to the university.

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DECLARATION

I, (), would like to declare that all contents included in this study stand for my individual work without any aid, and this proposal has not been submitted for any examination at academic as well as professional level, previously. It is also represents my very own views and not essentially those that are associated with other university.

Abstract

The purpose of conducting this research study is to be able to understand the barriers preventing mass production of sustainable homes in the United Kingdom. The UN action plan for sustainable development as presented in Agenda 21enforces local communities to take measures in order to adopt sustainable homes and become socially aware regarding the local conditions. Even though the benefits of implementing sustainable homes has been acclaimed there continues to be various barriers that hinder the process of mass production of sustainable homes. SHE (Sustainable Housing in Europe) has undergone extensive research in order to identify the possible barriers preventing the implementation of sustainable homes in the UK.This study will look into the development of code for sustainable homes established and made mandatory for future building project. The government of UK considered it a major responsibility to play its role in protecting the environment hence officials introduced the code. Through this study the researcher has aimed at identifying the barriers causing a hindrance in the mass production of sustainable homes on a large scale. Another key area that this study will examine is whether the establishment of the code of sustainability is actually beneficial and what are some of the issues construction workers face while implementing the code.

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DECLARATIONii

Abstractiii

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION2

Background of study2

Statement of Problem3

Research Questions4

Aims and Objectives5

Research Design5

Significance of this study6

Structure of this Study7

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW8

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY15

CHAPTER 4: FINDINGS19

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS23

References25

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Background of study

The initiative for sustainable homes in the UK has been established in response to a significant need within the construction industry. The prevalent construction trends within the market bears a direct impact on the society. Sustainable homes are projects that aim at reducing the impact of how people live, their lifestyles on the environment. Every aspect of present housing systems has been viewed with immense criticism since the whole heating and electrical system in traditional houses has a massive impact on the environment. Within the UK, the houses account for a total of 27% of total carbon emission. The WWF has stated that the slightest efforts made in the building of homes will ...