BREEAM USA
BREEAM USA
Purpose:
BREEAM USA certifies existing commercial buildings that make sustainable improvements to their asset performance, operating efficiency, and building management practices.
Description:
The BREEAM USA In-Use certification program assesses buildings in asset performance, building management, and occupier management. For each part, the assessment focuses on nine categories – energy, health & well-being, land use & ecology, materials, management, pollution, transport, waste, and water. Possible rating levels are based on the percentage of objectives achieved and can be classified as acceptable (10-25%), pass (25-40%), Good (40-55%), Very Good (55-70%), Excellent (70-85%), and Outstanding (85%+).
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