Energy and Emissions
Buildings are energy-hungry creatures, gobbling up 40% of the world's energy and releasing a third of greenhouse gases. BREEAM aims to change that by pushing buildings to use less energy and produce fewer harmful gases.
Water Wise
Our buildings gulp down almost 15 trillion gallons of water every year. That's a lot! BREEAM encourages buildings to use water wisely and reduce their thirst for precious resources.
Materials Matter
Constructing buildings requires a massive amount of raw materials - about 40% of the world's total. BREEAM nudges builders to pick eco-friendly materials that don't harm the planet.
Waste Not, Want Not
Buildings are guilty of producing half of all landfill waste and a quarter of city air pollution. BREEAM guides buildings to reduce waste and keep the air cleaner.
Indoor Comfort
People spend up to 90% of their lives indoors, and BREEAM wants those hours to be in healthy spaces. It insists on good air quality, great lighting, and overall comfort.
Global Health
The World Health Organization believes 12.7% of deaths could be prevented by improving global air quality. BREEAM takes this seriously by focusing on cleaner air inside buildings.
Why BRREAM?
BREEAM is an assessment method and certification scheme and like any form of certification its purpose is to add credibility by demonstrating that a product or service meets and ideally exceeds the expectations of its customers. Just like how a certificate makes you proud of your achievements, BREEAM does the same for buildings by saying, "Hey, I'm built and run in a way that's kind to the Earth." And here's why that's so important:
Each category is further divided into specific criteria that buildings must meet to earn credits. These credits add up to an overall score, which corresponds to a certification level:
Unclassified
Pass
Good
Very Good
Excellent
Outstanding
Achieving higher certification levels requires meeting more stringent sustainability criteria.
Energy
Encourages the reduction of energy use and carbon emissions through efficient design, low-carbon technologies, and renewable energy sources.
Water
Promotes the responsible use of water resources through efficiency, monitoring, and sustainable drainage systems.
Materials
Assesses the environmental impact of building materials, encouraging the use of responsibly sourced, low-impact, and durable products.
Land Use and Ecology
Evaluates the site’s ecological value and promotes the protection, enhancement, and long-term stewardship of biodiversity.
Health and Wellbeing
Focuses on the internal environment of buildings, including lighting, air quality, thermal comfort, and acoustics, to ensure occupant comfort and wellbeing.
Management
Recognises best practices in project planning, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable construction management.
Waste
Encourages the reduction of construction and operational waste through effective waste management strategies and responsible disposal.
Pollution
Addresses the control and reduction of pollution from building activities, including noise, light, watercourse contamination, and emissions.
How BREEAM Works
BREEAM works by breaking down a building's sustainability performance into a range of categories, each addressing a different facet of environmental impact. These categories encompass:
Our BREEAM Services
BREEAM is more than a certification; it's a commitment to a sustainable future. By evaluating buildings against a comprehensive set of environmental criteria, BREEAM has redefined the construction landscape. It challenges us to create spaces that are not just functional and beautiful but also environmentally responsible. As the global community seeks solutions to climate change and resource depletion, BREEAM offers a roadmap to a greener, more sustainable built environment that aligns with our planet's needs.
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BREEAM
BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) certification stands out as a crucial tool for creating eco-friendly buildings. Developed in 1990, BREEAM evaluates a building's environmental performance from design to operation, inspiring sustainable practices across the construction industry. BREEAM checks how a building affects our environment from the very beginning of its design to when people start using it. This helps encourage smart and green choices in how we build things. Let's explore how BREEAM works and why it's making the world of construction more sustainable.
