Standard Code for Sustainable Homes
Feb 1 2008, Anupam Agnihotri

Eco Lighthouse could be defined as an ideal specimen of architecture, especially due to its ecofriendly model. Interestingly, this is the UK’s first ever net zero carbon home that also meets the highest level of the UK Standard Code for Sustainable...

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