3.2. Regional Systems

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does LEED stand for?

   Hint

   Think about the focus on energy efficiency.

2. 2.

   Which certification system originates from the UK?

   Hint

   Recall that it is one of the earliest assessments.

3. 3.

   What organization developed LEED?

   • US Green Building Council
   • Building Research Establishment
   • International WELL Building Institute

   Hint

   Think about which organization deals with U.S. building standards.

4. 4.

   True or False: BREEAM is focused solely on environmental performance.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the dual focus of BREEAM.

5. 5.

   Analyze the impact of local climatic conditions on the effectiveness of GRIHA and how it might serve as a model for other countries.

   Hint

   Consider factors like resource availability, weather patterns, and cultural practices.

6. 6.

   Create a comparative analysis chart outlining at least three key differences between LEED and BREEAM, as well as at least two commonalities.

   Hint

   Think about how they each seek to measure sustainable building practices.