Does BREEAM apply to residential buildings?

BREEAM Multi-residential provides a whole building assessment methodology which can also be applied to a building containing self contained dwellings and communal facilities. Please note that student halls of residences are always assessed under Multi-res whether less than 10% communal areas or not.

Is BREEAM mandatory in the UK?

BREEAM (BRE Environmental Assessment Method) is the leading and most widely used environmental assessment method for buildings in the UK. Although currently voluntary, many publicly funded/procured buildings are required to be BREEAM assessed and reach a minimum BREEAM rating.

Is BREEAM a statutory requirement?

BREEAM and the Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) have been used by planning authorities as a condition for planning permission as they have a statutory requirement to contribute towards reducing carbon emissions.

What is non domestic building?

The term ‘non-domestic building’ refers to any building that is not a domestic building. A ‘domestic building’ is a dwelling that has no more than one family unit resident in it, and which is used as a place of permanent or semi-permanent habitation. Examples of non-domestic buildings include: Shops. Offices.

How many BREEAM outstanding buildings are there?

Since 1998 BREEAM schemes have certified over 16,000 projects, equating to over 250,000 buildings and in excess of 45 million m2 of floor area.

Do I need a BREEAM assessment?

While use of the BREEAM assessment method is voluntary, obtaining a BREEAM rating can help to pave the way to planning approval, and is a mandatory requirement for many London-based Local Planning Authorities (LPAs).

What is the difference between LEED and BREEAM?

LEED sets relative percentage reduction targets. BREEAM water credits are based on cubic metres per person per year; LEED sets a percentage water use reduction target. A 40% reduction in water use achieves maximum credits under LEED, but only achieves one or two credits under BREEAM.

How much does a BREEAM assessment cost?

It costs $1000 per asset to access the Performance Measurement. The questions for all three parts of BREEAM In-Use are available for one year for this fee. If certification is then desired, a licensed BREEAM In-Use Assessor will need to be hired to verify the assessment for certification.

What is a BREEAM certificate?

BREEAM is an international scheme that provides independent third party certification of the assessment of the sustainability performance of individual buildings, communities and infrastructure projects.

What is the BREEAM Refurbishment and fit out standard?

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.

What is the BREEAM standard for heritage buildings?

The standard includes specific assessment criteria for heritage buildings that take into account the constraints on these types of projects. For building types that do not fall within the scope of this technical standard, we recommend you take a look at our Bespoke Process. What difference does BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit-Out make?

What is the scope of BREEAM international new construction?

In addition to assessing commercial buildings the scope of the BREEAM International New Construction standard includes residential developments. The assessment criteria and process focuses on the design of the residential development, from concept stage right through to construction.

Why choose brebre for your new home?

BRE develop and operate a number of technical standards for the assessment and certification of new and existing homes, including Home Quality Mark, BREEAM Domestic Refurbishment, BREEAM International New Construction and Code for Sustainable Homes.