5 Questions
What is the primary purpose of BREEAM?
To assess the environmental impact of buildings
Who uses BREEAM as a method to improve the performance of their buildings and their own experience and knowledge of environmental aspects of sustainability?
Design Teams
What does BREEAM provide for low environmental impact buildings?
Market recognition
What is the scope of BREEAM?
All building types including schools, healthcare buildings, offices, and industrial units
How does BREEAM reward performance above regulation?
By awarding points or 'Credits' for exceeding regulations
Study Notes
BREEAM Overview
- BREEAM stands for Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology
- Conceived in the UK in 1988 and launched in 1990
- Currently used in around 556,600 certified buildings worldwide
- Over 2 million buildings have been registered for assessment since its launch in 1990
Assessment Structure
- The scheme consists of 10 categories that describe sustainability through 71 criteria
- Percentage-weighting factor is assigned to each category
- 112 available credits are proportionally assigned to each category
- Minimum achievement is required for the categories Energy and CO2, and Water and Waste
Assessment Methodology
- Uses recognized measures of performance set against established benchmarks
- Evaluates a building's specification, design, construction, and use
- Measures used represent a broad range of categories and criteria from energy to ecology
Test your knowledge about the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology (BREEAM), a widely used environmental assessment method for buildings. Learn about its history, impact, and implementation worldwide.
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