The news follows revelations last week that the agency intends to force developers to maintain or increase the number of homes when regenerating estates in London (Housing Today, 17 August).
Funding for the capital is set to rise to £329.4m next year
The National Investment Strategy insists that associations use the new "toolkit" of sustainability launched last week. Association boards will be required to certify that their bids are sustainable when they submit them.
The corporation says it will be "particularly interested" in eco-friendly developments. Before handing out development cash they want to see environmental sustainablity, including energy and water efficiency, use of sustainable materials and reduction of carbon dioxide emissions.
Build quality ought to minimise waste and use prefabrication, factory production and standardised components, the strategy adds. Security and adaptability are also emphasised.
Corporation auditors will keep a watchful eye on submisions to ensure associations are properly using the sustainability toolkit.
Corporation chairman Baroness Dean said: "We recognise that it is essential that we continue to deliver our investment programme so that it is focused effectively on meeting housing needs across the country."
National Housing Federation head of regeneration and investment Abena Nsia said: "For much of the national investment strategy it is business as ususal but in the small print it is clear that the corporation is majoring on sustainable issues. This new focus includes changing demand and environmental sustainability."
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Housing Today
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