Solar assessment checklist by Beacon Pathway, Solar Assessment Checklist.pdf (0.4 MiB) – This guide helps you to understand the main issues that you will need to think about in assessing your site and situation for using solar energy.

Reducing stormwater run-off by Beacon Pathway, Version 1, Beacon factsheet Reducing stormwater runoff.doc (0.2 MiB) – Beacon factsheet covering: Keep concrete and paving to a minimum;
Use permeable paving; Try a rain garden; Collect and use rainwater

Passive solar design by Beacon Pathway, Version 1, Beacon factsheet Passive solar design.doc (0.3 MiB) – Beacon factsheet covering: Position on site; Orientation and room layout;
Window location and size; Balancing winter warmth and summer cool

Choosing a house or site by Beacon Pathway, Version 1, Beacon Factsheet Choosing a house or site.doc (0.2 MiB) – Beacon factsheet covering: choosing a neighbourhood; finding an ideal site; choosing your next home