By default, a GPR calculation is not mandatory in the 2012 Building Decree and thus for an application for an environmental permit. However, there are several municipalities in the Netherlands where a certain ambition level is pursued. If this is met, then a discount on the building fees or the total construction costs can be given.

A GPR expert is someone who has passed an exam and is a certified GPR expert. Op deze pagina kunt u controleren of iemand GPR expert is. Building Revolution has as GPR expert.

For each chapter, there are different ways to improve the score. But broadly speaking, you can use the following tips:

Apply solar panels.
Add more greenery.
Provide a better MPG score.
Provide heating or cooling with a heat pump.
If you can’t figure it out send us an email at info@buildingrevolution.nl and we’ll see if we can work together to achieve your desired score.

GPR Gebouw is a measuring tool for sustainability and circularity. It allows anyone to determine and compare the sustainability and circularity of their building. The comparison is done through a GPR calculation. Preferably the calculation is made by a GPR Expert.

GPR works by analyzing a building (design). The calculation gives an overall picture of a building’s sustainability on five themes: energy, environment, health, use quality and future value. Many questions must be answered per chapter.

Sustainability is a catch-all term and looks broadly. Circularity looks only at the raw materials and elements and whether they can be reused. For example, the BCI tries to achieve as high a level of circularity as possible by making elements detachable and thus environmentally friendly to produce. GPR looks at sustainability and also energy, health, people and the planet, which circularity also looks at but does not primarily focus on.

Linear building is traditional building without even looking at sustainability and circularity. The building has no bio-based materials and no thought has already been given to how connections are detailed in the building. A Linear building can also be entered into GPR.

GPR can be applied to existing buildings by evaluating their materials and construction and defining adaptations for reuse and mapping all connections. GPR existing building is applicable for this purpose. It asks different questions and requirements than new construction.

From GPR there are recognized expert. When an expert makes the calculation or checks the calculation of someone who is not an expert, the calculation is approved by expert. A validated calculation is checked by a GPR assessor and offers more certainty.

A high GPR score indicates sustainability and reusability, which can increase a building’s long-term attractiveness and value. A building with a GPR score of 7.5 is somewhat higher. A building with an 8 is worth much more. A GPR score of 8.5 on every chapter is very difficult on the 4.4 version.

GPR encourages sustainable construction by measuring how materials are used, recycled and released within a structure. By building more sustainably, we put less of a burden on the environment. In fact, construction accounts for 25% of CO-2 emissions in the Netherlands.

GPR inspires architects to create innovative designs that are both aesthetically pleasing and ecologically sound. By also designing other details, new construction already considers disassembly in 50 to 75 years. In addition, the health of users in the building is considered.

After a GPR calculation has been checked and validated, a GPR certificate can be requested. Please note that a GPR certificate is not standard, it really has to be requested separately.