| Product Name |
Description |
Tool Type |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Green Choices and Voices | A guide exploring what residents really think of the environment and environmental housing. It highlights the findings of in-depth interviews with residents, and makes recommendations for action based on the lessons learned | Guide |
| Investors in Communities | Outline and guide to helping Housing Associations and tenants develop sustainable communities and tackle social exclusion. A recognition scheme based on the Investors in People concept. | Guide |
| Quality Neighbourhoods | Covers a range of issues and partnerships that make up neighbourhood renewal and neighbourhood management, connecting housing and other social programmes. | Guide |
| Regenerating Neighbourhoods | A set of tools for social landlords, regeneration partnerships and community organisations to assess quality of life impacts from regeneration in a systematic way and set targets for improvement. | Guide |
| 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 |
| Urban Design Compendium | An analysis of core design issues for sustainable developments and housing-led regeneration projects. | Reference |
