Preparation of Guideline for Sustainable Energy Residences in Sri Lanka was undertaken as a supplementary measure under the provisions available to prescribe standards and regulations on building energy use in Sri Lanka. Section 36 (f) of the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority Act, No.35 of 2007 empowers Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SEA) to specify and enforce limits for building on energy utilisation. This Guideline provides the essential knowledge and approaches to develop design concepts for residences with low energy use. This Guideline is meant for Sri Lankans embarking on a house construction project and all other stakeholders in the construction industry involved in house construction projects.