How green is BREEAM?
Jansen, Mark
How green is BREEAM? - 2008 - Property Week 73(32) 8 August 2008, 56-57(2) .
Presents the new method of BREEAM ([Building Research Establishment's] Environmental Assessment Method) in use since 1 August 2008. Explains that the new method is put into place to take into account environmental issues, such as energy efficiency, the link between carbon emissions and global warming. Reports that it also includes energy efficiency and water consumption. Mentions that now buildings must be assessed at the design and at the completion stages. Concludes by presenting BRE's plan to develop a new BREEAM, which will measure the sustainability of buildings once occupied.
BRE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT METHOD (BREEAM)
United Kingdom--
How green is BREEAM? - 2008 - Property Week 73(32) 8 August 2008, 56-57(2) .
Presents the new method of BREEAM ([Building Research Establishment's] Environmental Assessment Method) in use since 1 August 2008. Explains that the new method is put into place to take into account environmental issues, such as energy efficiency, the link between carbon emissions and global warming. Reports that it also includes energy efficiency and water consumption. Mentions that now buildings must be assessed at the design and at the completion stages. Concludes by presenting BRE's plan to develop a new BREEAM, which will measure the sustainability of buildings once occupied.
BRE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT METHOD (BREEAM)
United Kingdom--