Building Certifications & Standards
Green building certifications, like LEED and BREEAM, provide frameworks for designing environmentally responsible and resource-efficient buildings that promote occupant health. Various regional certifications adapt these principles to local contexts, addressing specific climatic and regulatory challenges. The continuous evolution of these standards supports sustainable construction practices worldwide.
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What we have learnt
- LEED is a globally recognized certification that promotes sustainable building practices.
- BREEAM is one of the earliest assessments focusing on various environmental and occupant-related factors.
- Regional certifications adapt global principles to specific local needs and conditions.
Key Concepts
- -- LEED
- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, a certification framework promoting high-performance buildings with minimal environmental impact.
- -- BREEAM
- Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method, a widely used assessment system focusing on the environmental performance of buildings.
- -- WELL
- A certification that emphasizes health and wellbeing in building design and operations.
- -- GRIHA
- Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment, India's national rating system focusing on energy, water savings, and socio-economic impacts.
- -- Green Star
- Australia's national green rating system that emphasizes ecological impact and innovation in building practices.
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