| Product Name |
Description |
Tool Type |
| E factor: Six guiding principles for improving sustainability in housing | A beginners guide to sustainability. | Guide |
| EcoDatabase | A web based database of environmentally friendly developments from across the country. Fully searchable under a number of key terms. | Reference |
| EcoHomes | An environmental rating system for homes. | System |
| EcoLaw | Guide to environmental regulation for housing associations. | Reference |
| Good Practice Guide | 52 case studies of what is currently being achieved in the social housing sector, covering new build and refurbishment.
All are available to view on the web.
The refurbishment case studies are also available as a downloadable guide. | Reference |
| Housing Quality Indicators | A measurement and assessment tool designed to allow all potential or existing housing schemes to be evaluated in the basis of quality rather than simply of cost. Three areas; Location, Design, Performance, give ten indicators. | System |
| Recycled Materials for Construction | Guidance on specifying recycled construction products and database of products available in the UK. | Reference |
| Sustainable Homes | A one-stop-shop providing support, advice and training on sustainable development to housing associations and their partners, including a dedicated enquiry service, which can tailor advice to an enquirers needs and level of experience. | Guide |
| Sustainable Housing Guide | Practical guidance on how to incorporate the principles of sustainability into the maintenance and rehabilitation of existing housing and developing new housing. | Guide |
| Urban Design Compendium | An analysis of core design issues for sustainable developments and housing-led regeneration projects. | Reference |
