BREEAM Low carbon design - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 07:41, 27 November 2020

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	* Night time purging.		* Night time purging.

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Tom Blois-Brooke at 15:30, 1 July 2019

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	BRE Global does not endorse any of the content posted and use of the content will not guarantee the meeting of certification criteria.		BRE Global does not endorse any of the content posted and use of the content will not guarantee the meeting of certification criteria.

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	--[[User:Tom_Blois-Brooke\|Tom Blois-Brooke]] 07:17, 21 Feb 2018 (BST)		--[[User:Tom_Blois-Brooke\|Tom Blois-Brooke]] 07:17, 21 Feb 2018 (BST)

Tom Blois-Brooke at 15:29, 1 July 2019

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	More information can be found in the methodology section of this issue within the BREEAM Manual.		More information can be found in the methodology section of this issue within the BREEAM Manual.
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		+	Refer also to the separate article on Passive Design: [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/BREEAM_Passive_design https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/BREEAM_Passive_design]

	== Free Cooling (1 Credit) ==		== Free Cooling (1 Credit) ==
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	--[[User:Tom_Blois-Brooke\|Tom Blois-Brooke]] 07:17, 21 Feb 2018 (BST)		--[[User:Tom_Blois-Brooke\|Tom Blois-Brooke]] 07:17, 21 Feb 2018 (BST)

Tom Blois-Brooke at 15:28, 1 July 2019

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	More information can be found in the methodology section of this issue within the BREEAM Manual.		More information can be found in the methodology section of this issue within the BREEAM Manual.
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		+	See also the separate article on free cooling: [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/BREEAM_Free_Cooling https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/BREEAM_Free_Cooling]

	== Low zero carbon feasibility study (1 Credit) ==		== Low zero carbon feasibility study (1 Credit) ==

Designing Buildings at 06:32, 1 February 2019

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	* BREEAM Energy monitoring		* BREEAM Energy monitoring
	* BREEAM External lighting		* BREEAM External lighting
−	* BREEAM Low carbon design
	* BREEAM Passive design		* BREEAM Passive design
	* BREEAM Free cooling		* BREEAM Free cooling
	* BREEAM LZC technologies		* BREEAM LZC technologies
−	* BREEAM Energy efficient cold storage ~~(partly ac)~~	+	* BREEAM Energy efficient cold storage
−	* BREEAM Energy efficient transportation systems ~~(ac)~~	+	* BREEAM Energy efficient transportation systems
	* BREEAM Energy efficient laboratory systems		* BREEAM Energy efficient laboratory systems
−	* BREEAM Energy efficient equipment ~~(partly ac)~~	+	* BREEAM Energy efficient equipment
	* Passive design.		* Passive design.
	* Night time purging.		* Night time purging.

	[[Category:BREEAM]]		[[Category:BREEAM]]

Designing Buildings at 06:31, 1 February 2019

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		+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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		+	* BREEAM Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
		+	* BREEAM Energy monitoring
		+	* BREEAM External lighting
		+	* BREEAM Low carbon design
		+	* BREEAM Passive design
		+	* BREEAM Free cooling
		+	* BREEAM LZC technologies
		+	* BREEAM Energy efficient cold storage (partly ac)
		+	* BREEAM Energy efficient transportation systems (ac)
		+	* BREEAM Energy efficient laboratory systems
		+	* BREEAM Energy efficient equipment (partly ac)
		+	* Passive design.
		+	* Night time purging.

	[[Category:BREEAM]]		[[Category:BREEAM]]

Designing Buildings at 06:29, 1 February 2019

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	The passive design analysis and free cooling credits are linked; it is not possible to achieve the free cooling credit without having first achieved the passive design analysis credit.		The passive design analysis and free cooling credits are linked; it is not possible to achieve the free cooling credit without having first achieved the passive design analysis credit.

−	Free cooling has been highlighted in this issue as it relates particularly ~~to contributing~~ to reducing overheating for adaptation to climate change. It can also make the building much simpler to operate and maintain than one with mechanical cooling.	+	Free cooling has been highlighted in this issue as it relates particularly to reducing overheating for adaptation to climate change. It can also make the building much simpler to operate and maintain than one with mechanical cooling.

−	While not a specific requirement of BREEAM, it is recommended that the passive design analysis credit is achieved before targeting the Low Zero Carbon (LZC) Feasibility Study credit.	+	While not a specific requirement of BREEAM, it is recommended that the passive design analysis credit is achieved before targeting the Low Zero Carbon (LZC) Feasibility Study credit. This is line with the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_hierarchy Energy Hierarchy] which favours making building and systems more energy efficient before incorporating LZC technologies.
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−	This is line with the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_hierarchy Energy Hierarchy] which favours making building and systems more energy efficient before incorporating LZC technologies.	+

	The LZC Feasibility Study credit is covered in a separate [[BREEAM_LZC_technologies\|article]].		The LZC Feasibility Study credit is covered in a separate [[BREEAM_LZC_technologies\|article]].
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	It is a requirement of the issue that, in order to maximise the potential benefit, the passive design analysis should be considered at the early stages of the project (RIBA Stage 2 or equivalent) when relevant issues are being considered and agreed.		It is a requirement of the issue that, in order to maximise the potential benefit, the passive design analysis should be considered at the early stages of the project (RIBA Stage 2 or equivalent) when relevant issues are being considered and agreed.

−	The modelling required to demonstrate compliance is often undertaken by ~~the Building Services~~ designers as they will be developing the required models as part of demonstrating Part L compliance and ~~Thermal Performance~~ of the building. As this model then forms the basis of the LZC Feasibility Assessment, the individual should be a ~~Member~~ of the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and/or be an accredited energy assessor.	+	The modelling required to demonstrate compliance is often undertaken by building services designers as they will be developing the required models as part of demonstrating Part L compliance and thermal performance of the building. As this model then forms the basis of the LZC Feasibility Assessment, the individual should be a member of the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and/or be an accredited energy assessor.

	= Step by step guidance =		= Step by step guidance =
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	= Tools and resources =		= Tools and resources =

−	[http://www.breeam.com/BREEAMUK2014SchemeDocument/content/06_energy/ene04.htm BREEAM 2014 V. 5.0 ENE 4 - Low Carbon Design]	+	* [http://www.breeam.com/BREEAMUK2014SchemeDocument/content/06_energy/ene04.htm BREEAM 2014 V. 5.0 ENE 4 - Low Carbon Design]
−		+	* [https://kb.breeam.com/section/new-construction/uk/2014-uk/energy-breeam_uk_nc_2014/ene04/ Knowledge Base - UK New Construction 2014]
−	[https://kb.breeam.com/section/new-construction/uk/2014-uk/energy-breeam_uk_nc_2014/ene04/ Knowledge Base - UK New Construction 2014]	+	* [[BREEAM_Passive_Design\|Passive Building Design]]
−		+	* [[BREEAM_Passive_Design\|BREEAM Passive Design]]
−	[[BREEAM_Passive_Design\|Passive Building Design]]	+
−		+
−	[[BREEAM_Passive_Design\|BREEAM Passive Design]]	+

	= Tips and best practice =		= Tips and best practice =

Paul Thistlethwaite at 16:32, 29 January 2019

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	= Applicable Schemes =		= Applicable Schemes =

−	The guidelines collated in this ISD aim to support sustainable best practice in the topic described. This issue may apply in multiple BREEAM schemes covering different stages in the life of a building, different building types and different year versions. Some content may be generic but scheme nuances should also be taken into account. Refer to the comments below and related articles to this one to understand these nuances. See [[~~BREEAM_Issue_support_document_template~~\|this document]] for further guidelines.	+	The guidelines collated in this ISD aim to support sustainable best practice in the topic described. This issue may apply in multiple BREEAM schemes covering different stages in the life of a building, different building types and different year versions. Some content may be generic but scheme nuances should also be taken into account. Refer to the comments below and related articles to this one to understand these nuances. See [[BREEAM_Issue_support_document_guidelines\|this document]] for further guidelines.

	* First issue written to BREEAM UK New Construction 2014		* First issue written to BREEAM UK New Construction 2014

Tom Blois-Brooke at 08:35, 21 February 2018

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	This is line with the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_hierarchy Energy Hierarchy] which favours making building and systems more energy efficient before incorporating LZC technologies.		This is line with the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_hierarchy Energy Hierarchy] which favours making building and systems more energy efficient before incorporating LZC technologies.
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		+	The LZC Feasibility Study credit is covered in a separate [[BREEAM_LZC_technologies\|article]].

	= When to consider =		= When to consider =

−	It is a requirement of the issue that, in order to maximise the potential benefit, the passive design analysis ~~and LZC feasibility study~~ should be considered at the early stages of the project (RIBA Stage 2 or equivalent) when relevant issues are being considered and agreed.	+	It is a requirement of the issue that, in order to maximise the potential benefit, the passive design analysis should be considered at the early stages of the project (RIBA Stage 2 or equivalent) when relevant issues are being considered and agreed.
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−	The LZC feasibility credit requires the appointment of energy specialist who is defined as “an individual who has acquired substantial expertise or a recognised qualification for undertaking assessments, designs and installations of low or zero carbon solutions in the commercial building sector and is not professionally connected to a single low or zero carbon technology or manufacturer”.	+
−		+
−	~~This should be highlighted to the project team during the pre-assessment stage (if applicable)~~.	+

−	~~This role~~ is often undertaken by the Building Services designers as they will be developing the required models as part of demonstrating Part L compliance and Thermal Performance of the building. ~~The~~ individual should be a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and/or be an accredited energy assessor.	+	The modelling required to demonstrate compliance is often undertaken by the Building Services designers as they will be developing the required models as part of demonstrating Part L compliance and Thermal Performance of the building. As this model then forms the basis of the LZC Feasibility Assessment, the individual should be a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and/or be an accredited energy assessor.

	= Step by step guidance =		= Step by step guidance =
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	= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =		= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =

−	~~Awaiting content~~	+	# Were any passive design measures set prior to undertaking the analysis?
		+	# Has the passive design assessment been included in the RIBA Stage 2 scope?

	= Tools and resources =		= Tools and resources =
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	[[BREEAM_Passive_Design\|BREEAM Passive Design]]		[[BREEAM_Passive_Design\|BREEAM Passive Design]]
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−	~~[[BREEAM_Passive_design\|BREEAM Passive design]]~~

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	== Design Stage: ==		== Design Stage: ==

−	# Passive Design Analysis report including calculations	+	# Passive Design Analysis report including calculations produced during RIBA Stage 2 (or earlier)
	# Free Cooling Assessment report including calculations		# Free Cooling Assessment report including calculations
	# Architectural drawings and specification		# Architectural drawings and specification
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−	~~[[Category:Articles_needing_more_work]]~~ [[Category:BREEAM]]	+	[[Category:BREEAM]]

Tom Blois-Brooke at 08:24, 21 February 2018

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	= Step by step guidance =		= Step by step guidance =

−	Passive Design Analysis (1 Credit)	+	== Passive Design Analysis (1 Credit) ==

	This credit can only be awarded where the first credit within issue [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/BREEAM_Thermal_comfort Hea 04 Thermal Comfort] has been achieved.		This credit can only be awarded where the first credit within issue [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/BREEAM_Thermal_comfort Hea 04 Thermal Comfort] has been achieved.
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	More information can be found in the methodology section of this issue within the BREEAM Manual.		More information can be found in the methodology section of this issue within the BREEAM Manual.

−	Some of the elements that form part of the passive design analysis may already have been set prior to RIBA Stage 2, e.g. site location (and therefore site weather and microclimate), building form and building orientation. In these instances the team should demonstrate the following:	+	== Free Cooling (1 Credit) ==
−		+
−	* For site location, either that the site was a specific client requirement that could not be changed or that, when the site was selected and options assessed, consideration was given to the potential passive design benefits.	+
−	* For building form and orientation, it should be demonstrated that they were either dictated by site constraints or have been chosen to improve the building performance.	+
−		+
−	Free Cooling (1 Credit)	+

	This credit can only be awarded where the first credit of this issue is achieved.		This credit can only be awarded where the first credit of this issue is achieved.
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	More information can be found in the methodology section of this issue within the BREEAM Manual.		More information can be found in the methodology section of this issue within the BREEAM Manual.

−	Low zero carbon feasibility study (1 Credit)	+	== Low zero carbon feasibility study (1 Credit) ==

	While this credit is not dependent on the first two credits, the base case should include any passive design or free cooling measures adopted for the first two credits.		While this credit is not dependent on the first two credits, the base case should include any passive design or free cooling measures adopted for the first two credits.
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	= Tools and resources =		= Tools and resources =

−	~~Awaiting~~ content	+	[http://www.breeam.com/BREEAMUK2014SchemeDocument/content/06_energy/ene04.htm BREEAM 2014 V. 5.0 ENE 4 - Low Carbon Design]
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		+	[https://kb.breeam.com/section/new-construction/uk/2014-uk/energy-breeam_uk_nc_2014/ene04/ Knowledge Base - UK New Construction 2014]
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		+	[[BREEAM_Passive_Design\|Passive Building Design]]
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		+	[[BREEAM_Passive_Design\|BREEAM Passive Design]]
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		+	[[BREEAM_Passive_design\|BREEAM Passive design]]

	= Tips and best practice =		= Tips and best practice =

−	~~Awaiting content~~	+	Some of the elements that form part of the passive design analysis may already have been set prior to RIBA Stage 2, e.g. site location (and therefore site weather and microclimate), building form and building orientation. In these instances the team should demonstrate the following:
		+
		+	* For site location, either that the site was a specific client requirement that could not be changed or that, when the site was selected and options assessed, consideration was given to the potential passive design benefits.
		+	* For building form and orientation, it should be demonstrated that they were either dictated by site constraints or have been chosen to improve the building performance.
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		+	Where this cannot be demonstrated, the credit should be withheld.
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		+	For shell only and shell and core assessment, all relevant criteria of the passive design analysis appropriate to the building type and function apply.
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		+	For a shell only assessment, all relevant criteria of the free cooling credit appropriate to the building type and function apply but only the following free cooling strategies can be considered:
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		+	# Night time cooling
		+	# Ground coupled air cooling
		+	# Displacement ventilation
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		+	There are no changes to the criteria where the assessment is for a simple building.

	= Typical evidence =		= Typical evidence =

−	Design Stage:	+	== Design Stage: ==

	# Passive Design Analysis report including calculations		# Passive Design Analysis report including calculations
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	# Building Services drawings and specification		# Building Services drawings and specification

−	Post Construction Stage:	+	== Post Construction Stage: ==

	# As-built drawings		# As-built drawings