Whilst Local Development Frameworks are comprehensive documents, Hertfordshire local Councils would like to encourage every developer, builder and member of the public to go a step further.
The Building Futures Sustainable Design Toolkit is a design guide prepared by the eleven Hertfordshire authorities. The Guide proposes solutions that are practical and deliverable. It also provides a broad range of case studies ranging from homeowners building extensions, to major regeneration projects and strategic housing developments.
The site now offers Retrofit Resource as a short 'how to' guide for homeowners and tenants, two longer manuals which provide detailed guidance, and a new online databaseof companies who can help you undertake your retrofit.
The guides take you through the 12 steps to a successful retofit, from identfying financial and environmental savings to choosing the right retrofit solutions for you and your property. As well as tips that save money but cost nothing, the guides also shows you how you can make use of green technologies and make your home more resilient to a changing climate.