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BRE Environmental Assessment Method
BREEAM is the leading and most widespread system of certification for buildings. It specifies the highest possible standards for the best possible sustainable design and serves as a yardstick for specifying the environmental impact of a building. BREEAM supports constructors, project developers, architects and other stakeholders in the following ways:
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It identifies a building as having a low environmental impact. |
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It ensures that the best possible established environmental standards for the building are respected. |
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It encourages innovative solutions for minimising the environmental impact of buildings. |
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It assists benchmarking in the classification of the building within the current general standards. |
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It is a device for reducing operating costs and for improving the working and living atmosphere. |
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It is a standard which highlights the culture of the undertaking and the organisation with regard to environmental matters. |
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The assessment process employs a simple, transparent, and easy to understand points system which supports the positive influence on building design, construction and management. Specifying and maintaining approved technical standards assists in the subsequent quality assurance of the building. |
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