| Product Name |
Description |
Tool Type |
| Affordable Warmth Management Tool | Matrix and system for energy management with with clear concepts and goals based on staged methodology. | System |
| Developing an Environmental Policy and Action Plan | Step by step guide for housing associations to develop an environmental policy and action plan. | Guide |
| 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 |
| Environmental Matrix | Software and database that enables Housing Associations to develop an Environmental Management System. | System |
| From A to ZED – Realising Zero (fossil) Energy Developments | A practical guide (principles and toolkit) for housing associations, planning authorities, architects and developers on how a zero energy development (ZED) can be achieved as easily as a conventional development. | Guide |
| Funding Search Tool | A database designed to allow housing managers to search for funding opportunities for energy related projects. | Guide |
| 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 |
| Health and Warmth | A tool and guide that enables housing associations to develop an Affordable Warmth Policy and action plan, linked to the Environmental Matrix. | Guide |
| 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 |
| Sustainability Checklist for Developments | An assessment, comparison or design tool for analysing sustainability issues in developments. It is not specifically designed for housing associations, but would be a good tool for mixed use or partnership developments. | System |
| Sustainability Works | Web based tool combining comprehensive information resource on sustainable housing development with policy and project report writing application. Hands on training courses also available. Web tool includes social and strategic issues as well as environmental and technical aspects of sustainability. EcoHomes prediction tool, Sustainability Toolkit and HQI's fully integrated with the tool. | System |
| 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 |
