Sustainable development - general
Please find some useful links below, grouped under our aims for sustainable development.
social progress which recognises the needs of everyone
Building for Life promotes design excellence and celebrates best practice in the house building industry.
Design for Homes is a knowledge centre for home design - you can search for an architect and read good practice guides.
The Commission for Architecture and the Environment (CABE) work with architects, planners, designers, and developers offering guidance on buildings, places and spaces.
Secured by Design offers advice on how to secure your home and prevent crimes. Advice is geared towards two groups - homeowners and architects.
Lifetime Homes is a design standard for builders with 16 criteria which aim to provide accessible and
adaptable accommodation for everyone.
effective protection of the environment
EcoHomes provides an authoritative rating for new, converted or renovated homes, and covers houses, flats and apartments. Ecohomes assessments can be carried out at both the design stage or post construction for new build and major refurbishment projects
The Energy Savings Trust can help everyone save energy in the home. They can help with grants, special offers and free local, energy saving advice.
the prudent use of natural resources
The Clear Skies Programme offers advice to homeowners and businesses about low carbon technologies.
the maintenance of high and stable levels of economic growth and employment
Building Futures is a web-based guide, designed to provide practical, user-friendly and up to date guidance for the general public on how to make development in Hertfordshire more sustainable.
The Homes and Communities Agency is the national housing and regeneration delivery agency for England. Their role is to create thriving communities and affordable homes.
Environment Agency - Sustainable Communities is a resource for developers and architects about sustainable new development.
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