Ecohomes
Ecohomes is a version of BREEAM for homes. It provides an authoritative rating for new, converted or renovated homes, and covers houses, flats and apartments.
Ecohomes balances environmental performance with the need for a high quality of life and a safe and healthy internal environment. Many of the issues are optional, ensuring Ecohomes is flexible enough to be tailored to a particular development or market.
Ecohomes Assessments can be carried out at both the design stage or post construction for:
New build
Major refurbishment projects
In April 2007 the Code for Sustainable Homes replaced Ecohomes for the assessment of new housing in England. EcoHomes 2006 will continue to be used for refurbished housing in England and for all housing in Scotland and Wales.
A stock profiling tool based on Ecohomes is also available. For details please visit our EcohomesXB web page.
The Ecohomes Pre-Assessment Estimator can be used to understand the issues covered by an Ecohomes rating, and to see the level of information required by an assessor. Also available to download is a full copy of the Ecohomes Guidance document, Amended sheets and Developer Sheets. The Developer Sheets list the information required from a developer.
Please visit one of the pages below if you are interested in:
- Contacting a licensed Ecohomes assessment organisation
- Having an Ecohomes assessment carried out
- Becoming a licensed Ecohomes assessor
- Learning more about the Code for Sustainable Homes
To find out more please contact the BREEAM Office.
