BRE Global has released adaptations of the BREEAM International New Construction standard to streamline the certification process for projects located in the United States. New adaptations for the BREEAM International New Construction standard include a regional approach that accounts for varying building codes, best practices, and industry standards across the U.S. BREEAM New Construction also includes an option to work with non-standard buildings through the BREEAM Bespoke process, which can drive more sustainable outcomes for buildings with uncommon space types or in unusual locations.
BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) was developed in 1990 by BRE Global. The organization has more than two million registered projects and over 567,000 certified buildings in 81 countries—more certifications than any other green building rating system in the world, according to a BRE Global news release.
Global design, architecture, engineering and planning firm HOK worked with BREEAM to develop the adaptation for the U.S.
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