How green is BREEAM?
Language: English Series: Property Week ; 73(32) 8 August 2008, 56-57(2)Publication details: 2008Subject(s): Summary: 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.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L144840 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 144840-1001 |
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.