BREEAM
What is BREEAM?
Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) is the most widely recognised method of assessing the environmental quality of building design.
BREEAM provides a credible and transparent assessment methodology and associated certification for quantifying the environmental performance of both new and existing buildings.
How does BREEAM work in practice?
The assessment process takes the form of an external audit carried out by a licensed BREEAM Assessor, during which credits are awarded relating to a range of environmental issues at global, local and indoor impact levels.
The credits achieved are translated into a single overall BREEAM rating (Pass, Good, Very Good, Excellent and Outstanding) and a BREEAM certificate is then issued direct from the Building Research Establishment (BRE).