BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) protocol is an international standard for assessing sustainable buildings, focusing on the environmental certification of new constructions and existing buildings.
It evaluates various aspects of design and construction to promote sustainable practices and reduce environmental impact. The protocol covers a wide range of usage types, including Residential, Commercial, Education, Residential Institutions, Hotels, and non-standard building types. To date, BREEAM has certified over 500,000 building assessments in more than 85 countries.
Certification levels are expressed as a percentage on a scale of seven levels: UNCLASSIFIED, ACCEPTABLE, PASS, GOOD, VERY GOOD, EXCELLENT, and OUTSTANDING.
The main assessment categories include:
The available rating systems in which a building can be certified are:
0
< 30 points
≥ 30 points
≥ 45 points
≥ 55 points
≥ 70 points
≥ 85 points