EcoHomes is a
straightforward, flexible and independently verified environmental assessment
method, with environmental performance expressed on a scale from Pass to
Excellent. It is an easily understood, credible label for new and renovated
houses, apartments and sheltered accommodation. It rewards developers who
improve environmental performance through good design, rather than high capital
cost solutions. Benefits include:
Demonstrating sustainability credentials to planning authorities to assist a
smooth passage through the planning process.
Demonstrating superior environmental design to customers
Reduced running costs through greater energy and water efficiency, and
reduced maintenance
Healthy, comfortable and flexible internal environments
Allowing developers to be one step ahead of regulation
Demonstrating "green" credentials to investors helps to minimise
investment risk and increase the appeal to ethical investors.
For more information on the EcoHomes standard either contact Keir
Allen (an EcoHomes Assessor) or alternatively BRE
directly. A pdf is also available that provides more background
information on EcoHomes assessments.
EcoHomes is a
straightforward, flexible and independently verified environmental assessment
method, with environmental performance expressed on a scale from Pass to
Excellent. It is an easily understood, credible label for new and renovated
houses, apartments and sheltered accommodation. It rewards developers who
improve environmental performance through good design, rather than high capital
cost solutions. Benefits include: