Implementing the Strategic Ecology Framework in BREEAM
Our quick video guide to why ecology is relevant to BREEAM standards and what are the opportunities for the new Strategic Ecology Framework (SEF).
Masterplanning
An introduction to BREEAM Communities
Integrating sustainable design into masterplanning BREEAM Communities is a way to improve, measure and certify the social, environmental and economic sustainability of large-scale development plans by integrating sustainable design into the masterplanning process. By encouraging collaboration early in the process developers can achieve better outcomes for sustainability whilst building consensus with key partners. This can … Continue reading “An introduction to BREEAM Communities”
TCPA Practical Guides – Guide 8: Creating health promoting environments
The notion of Garden Towns/ Villages has gained momentum in recent years in response to the UK’s housing shortage. As the first Garden Villages begin to take shape with the Government’s support, many are concerned that in creating these new places quantity may be prioritised ahead of quality. In response to such concerns and with … Continue reading “TCPA Practical Guides – Guide 8: Creating health promoting environments”
Driving Sustainability Standards in New Homes – A resource for local authorities
This playbook is the output of a UKGBC collaboration and has been designed for local authorities (planning and development/housing delivery agents) across England to provide consistency and drive ambition in the delivery of much needed sustainable, quality new homes. BRE have supported this project which: clarifies the current legal and policy context; provides guidance in … Continue reading “Driving Sustainability Standards in New Homes – A resource for local authorities”
BREEAM Professionals – A guide to understanding their role
This guide outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Assessor, Advisory Professional and Associate, and the important part they each play in the successful application of BREEAM and, where applicable, the Home Quality Mark. The guide has been published to assist clients, project teams and other stakeholders in understanding the value, purpose and cross-over of … Continue reading “BREEAM Professionals – A guide to understanding their role”
Development and use of BREEAM for Olympic Park venues
When London won the right to host the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2005, the bid team pledged to treat sustainability as a major priority. The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) aimed to establish sustainability benchmarks for the design and construction of the sporting facilities and surrounding Olympic Park, which were above industry standard. One … Continue reading “Development and use of BREEAM for Olympic Park venues”
The Case for BREEAM Communities
BREEAM Communities is a way to improve, measure and certify the social, environmental and economic sustainability of the plans for large-scale developments by integrating sustainable design into the masterplanning process. This publication describes the range of benefits for developers, local authorities and other masterplanning professionals from using BREEAM Communities.
BREEAM Journeys: China
The first in a series of publications aiming to highlight the growth and use of BREEAM International in countries across the world. BREEAM Journeys: China was produced in conjunction with BRE China for their annual conference to showcase the growth of BREEAM in China and the contribution of BREEAM to the expanding sustainable buildings market … Continue reading “BREEAM Journeys: China”
Creating a culture for the widespread adoption of green homes with the Home Quality Mark
This webinar discusses the importance of green homes and explores how the BRE’s newly launched standard, Home Quality Mark ONE, can be used by industry and consumers to encourage a more holistic approach to green, quality homes. It looks at: What is new in HQM ONE and how it will address many of the key issues … Continue reading “Creating a culture for the widespread adoption of green homes with the Home Quality Mark”
BREEAM Communities International 2012
BREEAM Communities International (2012) is a simple and flexible route to improving, measuring and certifying the sustainability of large-scale development plans. It provides a framework to support planners, local authorities, developers and investors through the masterplanning process, before embarking on procurement, detailed building level design and construction. The BREEAM Communities International 2012 technical standard can be … Continue reading “BREEAM Communities International 2012”