GHA Knowledge Base
This route map outlines a vision of a capital city thriving through the adoption of the principles of circular economy: an economy which keeps products, components and materials at their highest use and value at all times. It looks forward to an alternative to the current linear economy – defined as one in which we make, use and then dispose of products, components and materials – and it comes with significant benefits.
Author: LWARB
Publication date: June 2017
An outline to the considerations, qualities, and opportunities that will help to deliver high quality residential development as part of successful and sustainable neighbourhoods across Manchester.
Author: Manchester City Council (MCC) by:
Publication date: March 2017
Cambridge City Council plan to build at least 500 new environmentally friendly council homes by 2022. The Good Homes Alliance contributed towards the development of ‘The Cambridge Sustainable Housing Design Guide’ for the Greater Cambridge Housing Development Agency (HDA) which sets out the key design principles that will be followed when developing the new homes.
Author: Greater Cambridge Housing Development Agency (HDA).
Publication date: February 2017
This handbook sets out the key design requirements for delivering comfortable, healthy, low energy homes that perform as intended.
Author: The Buildings Hub
Publication date: December 2016
A step-by-step guide for SME housebuilders on building energy efficient homes cost effectively.
Author: Zero Carbon Hub
Publication date: July 2016
This is a good craftsmanship guide that highlights key construction details when building a new home, and good practice for delivering them.
Author: Zero Carbon Hub
Publication date: December 2016
This good practice guide aims to improve the standard of building services in new homes. The information is aimed at SME builders and their advisors, but there will be parts relevant to other building professionals.
The scope is limited to focus on the major problems around design and installation of services that affect the comfort, indoor air quality and energy performance of new homes. The guide highlights “problems to avoid” showing common issues that contribute to the gap between intended and actual performance.
The “What to do” guidance provides useful solutions and tips for a successful design and installation. This guidance will aid the site and wider project team in the effective delivery of building services that perform as intended.
Author: Zero Carbon Hub
Publication date: July 2016
Successful housing growth cannot be achieved in isolation, and it is vital that partners are able to work together towards common goals, sharing a common understanding of the kind of communities we wish to create. This charter will equip key stakeholders with a clear and shared language, enabling closer working in the creation of sustainable and successful developments.
Author: Cambrideshire Horizons
Publication date: May 2008