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BREEAM
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Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method
BREEAM is the world’s most commonly used means of reviewing and improving environmental performance. BREEAM looks beyond operational carbon alone, taking a holistic approach to the life cycle of a building and it’s environmental, social and economic sustainable performance.
The five BREEAM ratings are as follows:
Main factors toward getting a high BREEAM rating:
- Good building management
- How the building contributes to the health and well-being of staff/occupants
- A reduction in CO2 emissions from building operations & transport to and from building
- Location and access for staff
- Water use and efficiency
- Use of responsibly resourced materials, those with a low embodied energy and recycled material
- Best use of the building’s location and footprint
- Minimising pollution
Credits are awarded for the environmental impact of the development and the categories in which credits are obtained are:
- Energy
- Land use and ecology
- Water
- Health and well-being
- Pollution
- Transport
- Materials
- Waste
- Management
BREEAM New Construction
The New Construction standards can be used to assess the design, construction, intended use and future-proofing of new building developments, including the local, natural or man made environment surrounding the building. The standards can be used to assess most types of new buildings, including new homes and new-build extensions to existing buildings. Each uses a common framework that is adaptable, depending upon the building’s type and location.
The BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit Out
The BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit Out (RFO) standard enables real estate investors, developers and building owners to assess and mitigate sustainability-related impacts during the design and works of a refurbishment or fit out project. Through the assessment and certification process, the standard recognises and reflects the performance of the building once improvements have been made to the external envelope, structure, core services, local services or interior design of a building.
BREEAM In-Use
BREEAM In-Use is an environmental assessment method that enables property investors, owners, managers and occupiers to determine and drive sustainable improvements in an operational performance of their buildings. It provides sustainability bench-marking and assurances for all building types.
FMC Services can help you achieve your BREEAM certification.