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23rd July 2018

How BREEAM USA produces comprehensive benchmarking in record time

  Benchmarking existing buildings can be complex, especially in today’s marketplace with more and more options becoming available. It is hard to decide between a free energy standard or something with depth and a higher price point. Some programs may involve a long-term contract and results that take months to report. Long-term contracts do have … Continue reading “How BREEAM USA produces comprehensive benchmarking in record time”

20th June 2018

BRE & BREEAM is more than green buildings; we’re changing the impact of the built environment

When BRE rolled out BREEAM In-Use in America, it was to fill the gap of the 5.6 million existing buildings that were not being addressed with available green building rating systems. BREEAM In-Use doesn’t involve prerequisites so nearly any commercial building no matter what size, age or condition could benefit from using the program to … Continue reading “BRE & BREEAM is more than green buildings; we’re changing the impact of the built environment”

11th June 2018

SIMA & BREEAM ES present SIMAlab

At the Madrid Real Estate Exhibition, BREEAM ES and SIMA presented for the first time a reproduction of a sustainable home, in an activity called SIMAlab. SIMAlab is an interactive and informative space, where the house was shown using specific examples on how sustainable construction is improving new homes. Humans spend 90% of their time … Continue reading “SIMA & BREEAM ES present SIMAlab”

11th June 2018

Schmidt Hammer Lassen design zero-carbon headquarters

Top Architect firm Schmidt Hammer Lassen releases details and images of its competition-winning design, which prioritises sustainability and resillience for Solvay Headquarters in Belgium. To read the full article visit HERE

21st May 2018

BRE & BREEAM response to the National Planning Policy Framework consultation

  The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) sets out the government’s policy for local planning practitioners and stakeholders. This includes the way in which local (and neighbourhood) plans are developed and applications assessed, and also direction in respect to local policy ambition and requirements for issues such as health, security, climate change, housing etc. Like … Continue reading “BRE & BREEAM response to the National Planning Policy Framework consultation”