EcoHomes
 EcoHomes is a straightforward, flexible and independently verified environmental assessment method for new homes. It rewards developers who improve environmental performance through good design, rather than high capital cost solutions. Assessments should ideally be carried out at the design stage. Every house type on a site is considered, but the award is given for the whole development. This enables developers to use the result to promote whole sites - every house that is part of the site has the same rating. EcoHomes considers the broad environmental concerns of climate change, resource use and impact on wildlife and balances these against the need for a high quality of life and a safe and healthy internal environment.