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The 20 Building for Life criteria explained

Explanation of all 20 of the Building for Life criteria with examples.

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Building for Life

Building for Life is the national standard for well-designed homes and neighbourhoods.  Visit the website for more information about the Building for Life awards and Building for Life assessments.

Building for Life case studies

Read good practice examples of housing schemes that have won Building for Life awards in the past.