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BREEAM ratings explained Excellent and Outstanding
Building Revolution uses BREEAM in many projects.
BREEAM has different levels of certificates. BREEAM stands for Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method. The method originated in England and was developed by the Building Research Establishment (BRE). In the Netherlands BREEAM is managed by the Dutch Green Building Council (DGBC) and there are special adapted guidelines for the Netherlands, BREEAM in the Netherlands is therefore formally called BREEAM-NL.
BREEAM has 4 types of guidelines.
- For new construction projects, there is BREEAM-NL New Build.
- Existing buildings are assessed with In-Use.
- Demolition Projects with Demolition and Dismantling.
- Complete areas with BREEAM-NL Area.
Building Revolution specializes primarily in New Build, Area and In-Use.
Below is the certification level score for each guideline.
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BREEAM New Build levels certificates
BREEAM New Build is currently using the BREEAM Guideline (BRL) 2020. For example, the Radboud with Building A is Excellent guided by Simon Hogenstijn.
As of the 2011 and 2014 guideline, the scores for new construction are the same. The names, percentages and stars are used interchangeably in terms of term. In addition, there are mandatory credits with certain scores.
As of the 2020 standard, there are the options of
Entire building
Shell and Installation
Shell
In addition, a Design and Completion Certificate can be obtained for these. A design certificate always starts with NON. A completion certificate starts with NOP.
Level BREEAM-NL New construction
-Outstanding
-Excellent
-Very Good
-Good
-Pass
Percentage and Stars:
85% or 5 stars
70% or 4 stars
55% or 3 stars
45% or 2 stars
30% or 1 star.
BREEAM In-Use levels certificates
BREEAM In-Use currently uses the BREEAM Guideline (BRL) V6. This is very similar to the International V6.
In the latter guideline, the stars accompanying the scores have changed. Please note that this may therefore mean something different. In addition, there are mandatory credits with certain scores.
Levels BREEAM In-Use
-Outstanding
-Excellent
-Very Good
-Good
-Pass
-Acceptable
– Unclassified
Percentage and stars:
85%+ or 6 stars
70%+ or 5 stars
55%+ or 4 stars
40%+ or 3 stars
25%+ or 2 stars
10% or 1 star
less than 10 and no stars
BREEAM Area levels certificaten
BREEAM area is currently using the BREEAM Guideline (BRL) 2018. This has only 6 chapters instead of the normal 9 in New Construction and In-use.
Levels BREEAM Area
-Outstanding
-Excellent
-Very Good
-Good
-Pass
Percentage and stars:
85% or 5 stars
70% or 4 stars
55% or 3 stars
45% or 2 stars
30% or 1 star
BREEAM Demolition levels certificates
BREEAM Demolition has the same levels as new construction and area but has not been applied in recent years.
Benefits BREEAM
A building with BREEAM has many different benefits.
- Various buildings can now be compared
- Actively drives continuous improvement
- In many cases, subsidies or tax deductions are available
- The workplace is more attractive to employees
- A lot of gas and electricity is saved
- Corporate sustainability is a must to the outside world
