BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) is the oldest
assessment method, rating and certification of the sustainability of buildings in the world, applicable to both old and new buildings.
This environmental performance of a building was first developed by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) in 1990 in the UK.
BREEAM is an analysis carried out by independent accredited assessors using sustainability metrics and indices with
scientifically based sustainability indices and indices covering a range of environmental aspects. Based on these indicators the building obtains a final rating that
ranging from "Acceptable" (only for buildings already in use) to "Pass", "Good", "Very Good", "Excellent" and "Outstanding".
BREEAM includes several general categories of sustainability for assessment, the key ones being the following:
- Health and Wellness - Maintaining health and promoting comfort, safety and quality of life for
residents and visitors to buildings and the surrounding community.
- Management Systems - Implementing sustainable actions for the effective and responsible management of resources.
- Energy - Using energy efficiently and reducing carbon footprint to help protect the environment.
- Water - Reducing water consumption and losses, together with responsible collection during building operation.
- Materials - Responsible use of materials in construction, considering environmental implications.
- Wastes - Adoption of sustainable waste management practices, both in the construction phase and in the subsequent use of buildings.
- Pollution - Prevention and control of pollution from building development, with a focus on reducing environmental impact.
- Land Use and Ecology - Sustainable use of land affected by building development to maintain an ecological balance.
- Transport - Ensure access to public transport and promote sustainable transport for building users.
- Innovation - Implementation of state-of-the-art and innovative functionalities, technologies, materials or equipment.
iResidence North is the only apartment complex under development in Bucharest in the process of
BREEAM Excellent, certification, being in the top 10%* of buildings designed and built according
to best practices for the future, guaranteeing sustainability and respect for the environment.
The main benefits of achieving BREEAM Excellent certification include a strong commitment to the present and future environment and sustainability,
energy efficiency, increased comfort, longevity of investment profitability, social responsibility, positive image, mitigation of environmental impact,
carbon footprint and energy and maintenance costs, which in the long term can lead to significant financial savings.
The BREEAM Excellent standard also promotes a healthy and safe living or working environment contributing to the improved health and well-being of occupants.
All these advantages inevitably lead to increased investment, increased property value over time due to the longer life of the buildings,
reduced maintenance and reduced operating costs.
