BREEAM USA - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 07:46, 25 December 2020

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	* Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.		* Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.

−	[[Category:~~International~~]] [[Category:~~Organisations~~]] [[Category:DCN_Organisation]] [[Category:BREEAM]] [[Category:Sustainability]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Organisation]] [[Category:DCN_Standard]] [[Category:International]] [[Category:Organisations]] [[Category:BREEAM]] [[Category:Sustainability]]

Editor at 13:43, 27 July 2020

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	“[BREEAM] is an opportunity for property owners who maybe can’t make it through the whole LEED certification process. BREEAM is a little less expensive and more accessible to smaller buildings that are older. It gives everybody the chance to reach for that gold star and say here is what we are doing to help the environment.”		“[BREEAM] is an opportunity for property owners who maybe can’t make it through the whole LEED certification process. BREEAM is a little less expensive and more accessible to smaller buildings that are older. It gives everybody the chance to reach for that gold star and say here is what we are doing to help the environment.”
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−	Click [[w/index.php?title=W/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DWww.breeam.com/usa%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1&action=edit&redlink=1\|here]] for more information about BREEAM USA, and for the wider international operation of BREEAM In-Use (across 30 countries) click [[w/index.php?title=W/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DWww.breeam.com/inuse%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1&action=edit&redlink=1\|here]].

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	* Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.		* Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.

−	[[Category:International]] [[Category:Organisations]] [[Category:BREEAM]] [[Category:Sustainability]]	+	[[Category:International]] [[Category:Organisations]] [[Category:DCN_Organisation]] [[Category:BREEAM]] [[Category:Sustainability]]

Editor at 11:39, 24 July 2020

2020-07-24T11:39:11Z

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	“[BREEAM] is an opportunity for property owners who maybe can’t make it through the whole LEED certification process. BREEAM is a little less expensive and more accessible to smaller buildings that are older. It gives everybody the chance to reach for that gold star and say here is what we are doing to help the environment.”		“[BREEAM] is an opportunity for property owners who maybe can’t make it through the whole LEED certification process. BREEAM is a little less expensive and more accessible to smaller buildings that are older. It gives everybody the chance to reach for that gold star and say here is what we are doing to help the environment.”

−	Click [[w/index.php?title=W/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DWww.breeam.com/usa%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1&action=edit&redlink=1\|here]] for more information about BREEAM USA, and for the wider international operation of BREEAM In-Use (across 30 countries) click [[w/index.php?title=W/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DWww.breeam.com/inuse%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1&action=edit&redlink=1\|here]].	+	Click [[w/index.php?title=W/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DWww.breeam.com/usa%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1&action=edit&redlink=1\|here]] for more information about BREEAM USA, and for the wider international operation of BREEAM In-Use (across 30 countries) click [[w/index.php?title=W/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DWww.breeam.com/inuse%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1&action=edit&redlink=1\|here]].

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	* BREEAM in Russia.		* BREEAM in Russia.
	* BREEAM USA and Fitwel.		* BREEAM USA and Fitwel.
		+	* BREEAM USA In-Use: Residential Plus.
	* BREEAM USA In-Use Version 6.		* BREEAM USA In-Use Version 6.
	* Center for Sustainable Landscapes.		* Center for Sustainable Landscapes.

Designing Buildings at 08:15, 18 May 2020

2020-05-18T08:15:13Z

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	“[BREEAM] is an opportunity for property owners who maybe can’t make it through the whole LEED certification process. BREEAM is a little less expensive and more accessible to smaller buildings that are older. It gives everybody the chance to reach for that gold star and say here is what we are doing to help the environment.”		“[BREEAM] is an opportunity for property owners who maybe can’t make it through the whole LEED certification process. BREEAM is a little less expensive and more accessible to smaller buildings that are older. It gives everybody the chance to reach for that gold star and say here is what we are doing to help the environment.”

−	Click [[w/index.php?title=W/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DWww.breeam.com/usa%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1&action=edit&redlink=1\|here]] for more information about BREEAM USA, and for the wider international operation of BREEAM In-Use (across 30 countries) click [[w/index.php?title=W/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DWww.breeam.com/inuse%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1&action=edit&redlink=1\|here]].	+	Click [[w/index.php?title=W/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DWww.breeam.com/usa%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1&action=edit&redlink=1\|here]] for more information about BREEAM USA, and for the wider international operation of BREEAM In-Use (across 30 countries) click [[w/index.php?title=W/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DWww.breeam.com/inuse%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1&action=edit&redlink=1\|here]].

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	* BREEAM in Russia.		* BREEAM in Russia.
	* BREEAM USA and Fitwel.		* BREEAM USA and Fitwel.
		+	* BREEAM USA In-Use Version 6.
	* Center for Sustainable Landscapes.		* Center for Sustainable Landscapes.
	* Iran - market potential for BREEAM.		* Iran - market potential for BREEAM.

Designing Buildings at 08:26, 23 February 2020

2020-02-23T08:26:05Z

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	“[BREEAM] is an opportunity for property owners who maybe can’t make it through the whole LEED certification process. BREEAM is a little less expensive and more accessible to smaller buildings that are older. It gives everybody the chance to reach for that gold star and say here is what we are doing to help the environment.”		“[BREEAM] is an opportunity for property owners who maybe can’t make it through the whole LEED certification process. BREEAM is a little less expensive and more accessible to smaller buildings that are older. It gives everybody the chance to reach for that gold star and say here is what we are doing to help the environment.”

−	Click [[w/index.php?title=W/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DWww.breeam.com/usa%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1&action=edit&redlink=1\|here]] for more information about BREEAM USA, and for the wider international operation of BREEAM In-Use (across 30 countries) click [[w/index.php?title=W/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DWww.breeam.com/inuse%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1&action=edit&redlink=1\|here]].	+	Click [[w/index.php?title=W/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DWww.breeam.com/usa%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1&action=edit&redlink=1\|here]] for more information about BREEAM USA, and for the wider international operation of BREEAM In-Use (across 30 countries) click [[w/index.php?title=W/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DWww.breeam.com/inuse%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1&action=edit&redlink=1\|here]].

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	--[[User:BRE_Buzz\|BRE Buzz]]		--[[User:BRE_Buzz\|BRE Buzz]]

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* BRE Buzz articles on Designing Buildings Wiki.		* BRE Buzz articles on Designing Buildings Wiki.
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	* BREEAM in Russia.		* BREEAM in Russia.
	* BREEAM USA and Fitwel.		* BREEAM USA and Fitwel.
		+	* Center for Sustainable Landscapes.
	* Iran - market potential for BREEAM.		* Iran - market potential for BREEAM.
	* Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.		* Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.

	[[Category:International]] [[Category:Organisations]] [[Category:BREEAM]] [[Category:Sustainability]]		[[Category:International]] [[Category:Organisations]] [[Category:BREEAM]] [[Category:Sustainability]]

Editor at 11:18, 10 November 2017

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	“[BREEAM] is an opportunity for property owners who maybe can’t make it through the whole LEED certification process. BREEAM is a little less expensive and more accessible to smaller buildings that are older. It gives everybody the chance to reach for that gold star and say here is what we are doing to help the environment.”		“[BREEAM] is an opportunity for property owners who maybe can’t make it through the whole LEED certification process. BREEAM is a little less expensive and more accessible to smaller buildings that are older. It gives everybody the chance to reach for that gold star and say here is what we are doing to help the environment.”

−	Click [[w/index.php?title=W/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DWww.breeam.com/usa%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1&action=edit&redlink=1\|here]] for more information about BREEAM USA, and for the wider international operation of BREEAM In-Use (across 30 countries) click [[w/index.php?title=W/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DWww.breeam.com/inuse%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1&action=edit&redlink=1\|here]].	+	Click [[w/index.php?title=W/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DWww.breeam.com/usa%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1&action=edit&redlink=1\|here]] for more information about BREEAM USA, and for the wider international operation of BREEAM In-Use (across 30 countries) click [[w/index.php?title=W/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DWww.breeam.com/inuse%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1&action=edit&redlink=1\|here]].

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	* BREEAM In-Use International.		* BREEAM In-Use International.
	* BREEAM in Russia.		* BREEAM in Russia.
		+	* BREEAM USA and Fitwel.
	* Iran - market potential for BREEAM.		* Iran - market potential for BREEAM.
	* Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.		* Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.

	[[Category:International]] [[Category:Organisations]] [[Category:BREEAM]] [[Category:Sustainability]]		[[Category:International]] [[Category:Organisations]] [[Category:BREEAM]] [[Category:Sustainability]]

Designing Buildings at 14:56, 3 October 2017

2017-10-03T14:56:19Z

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	“[BREEAM] is an opportunity for property owners who maybe can’t make it through the whole LEED certification process. BREEAM is a little less expensive and more accessible to smaller buildings that are older. It gives everybody the chance to reach for that gold star and say here is what we are doing to help the environment.”		“[BREEAM] is an opportunity for property owners who maybe can’t make it through the whole LEED certification process. BREEAM is a little less expensive and more accessible to smaller buildings that are older. It gives everybody the chance to reach for that gold star and say here is what we are doing to help the environment.”

−	Click [[w/index.php?title=W/index.php%3Ftitle%3DWww.breeam.com/usa%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1&action=edit&redlink=1\|here]] for more information about BREEAM USA, and for the wider international operation of BREEAM In-Use (across 30 countries) click [[w/index.php?title=W/index.php%3Ftitle%3DWww.breeam.com/inuse%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1&action=edit&redlink=1\|here]].	+	Click [[w/index.php?title=W/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DWww.breeam.com/usa%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1&action=edit&redlink=1\|here]] for more information about BREEAM USA, and for the wider international operation of BREEAM In-Use (across 30 countries) click [[w/index.php?title=W/index.php%3Ftitle%3DW/index.php%3Ftitle%3DWww.breeam.com/inuse%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1&action=edit&redlink=1\|here]].

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	* Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.		* Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.

−	[[Category:International]] [[Category:Organisations]] [[Category:Sustainability]]	+	[[Category:International]] [[Category:Organisations]] [[Category:BREEAM]] [[Category:Sustainability]]

Editor at 10:05, 10 July 2017

2017-07-10T10:05:54Z

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	“[BREEAM] is an opportunity for property owners who maybe can’t make it through the whole LEED certification process. BREEAM is a little less expensive and more accessible to smaller buildings that are older. It gives everybody the chance to reach for that gold star and say here is what we are doing to help the environment.”		“[BREEAM] is an opportunity for property owners who maybe can’t make it through the whole LEED certification process. BREEAM is a little less expensive and more accessible to smaller buildings that are older. It gives everybody the chance to reach for that gold star and say here is what we are doing to help the environment.”

−	Click [[w/index.php?title=~~Www~~.breeam.com/usa&action=edit&redlink=1\|here]] for more information about BREEAM USA, and for the wider international operation of BREEAM In-Use (across 30 countries) click [[w/index.php?title=~~Www~~.breeam.com/inuse&action=edit&redlink=1\|here]].	+	Click [[w/index.php?title=W/index.php%3Ftitle%3DWww.breeam.com/usa%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1&action=edit&redlink=1\|here]] for more information about BREEAM USA, and for the wider international operation of BREEAM In-Use (across 30 countries) click [[w/index.php?title=W/index.php%3Ftitle%3DWww.breeam.com/inuse%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1&action=edit&redlink=1\|here]].

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	* BREEAM and CEEQUAL.		* BREEAM and CEEQUAL.
	* BREEAM In-Use International.		* BREEAM In-Use International.
		+	* BREEAM in Russia.
	* Iran - market potential for BREEAM.		* Iran - market potential for BREEAM.
	* Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.		* Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.

	[[Category:International]] [[Category:Organisations]] [[Category:Sustainability]]		[[Category:International]] [[Category:Organisations]] [[Category:Sustainability]]

Designing Buildings at 13:05, 14 October 2016

2016-10-14T13:05:01Z

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−	[[File:~~BREEAM USA logo web~~.png]]	+	[[File:BREEAM_USA_logo_web.png\|link=File:BREEAM_USA_logo_web.png]]

	On 9 June 2016, BRE announced the further expansion of BREEAM in partnership with BuildingWise, the award-winning US-based LEED certification consultancy, to create BREEAM USA. This aims to give a new lease of life to the 5.6 million existing buildings in the US.		On 9 June 2016, BRE announced the further expansion of BREEAM in partnership with BuildingWise, the award-winning US-based LEED certification consultancy, to create BREEAM USA. This aims to give a new lease of life to the 5.6 million existing buildings in the US.
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	The Bloc in downtown Los Angeles is the first project in the USA to be registered for assessment under BREEAM In-Use.		The Bloc in downtown Los Angeles is the first project in the USA to be registered for assessment under BREEAM In-Use.

−	[[File:Thebloc.jpg]]	+	[[File:Thebloc.jpg\|link=File:Thebloc.jpg]]

−	~~Developers~~ and owners of 1.8 million sq. ft development are The Ratkovich Company. With a $160 million renovation purse, they have completely transformed the site into a welcoming, stimulating urban centre, including retail, entertainment and workplace facilities.	+	The developers and owners of the 1.8 million sq. ft development are The Ratkovich Company. With a $160 million renovation purse, they have completely transformed the site into a welcoming, stimulating urban centre, including retail, entertainment and workplace facilities.

−	This includes a sleekly redesigned Macy’s, a 496-room Sheraton Hotel and 750,000 sq. ft luxury office tower which blends with an open-to-the-sky marketplace featuring ~~thoughtfully curated~~ local boutiques. The Bloc also includes an expansive outdoor space that will play host to a diverse roster of ~~LA’s coolest~~ art installations and live performances.	+	This includes a sleekly redesigned Macy’s, a 496-room Sheraton Hotel and a 750,000 sq. ft luxury office tower which blends with an open-to-the-sky marketplace featuring local boutiques. The Bloc also includes an expansive outdoor space that will play host to a diverse roster of art installations and live performances.

−	In addition to ~~aiming for~~ BREEAM In-Use certification, the project also holds LEED certification and is ~~in addition going~~ for WELL building certification.	+	In addition to BREEAM In-Use certification, the project also holds LEED certification and is aiming for WELL building certification.

	Clare De Briere, chief operating officer and executive VP at The Ratkovich Company, said that these certification are, “a way for us to really focus on our core corporate values of building projects that are good for the environment, good for the people who use them and good for the cities where we build them. From a purely marketing standpoint, we love to be the first that is working to become BREEAM certified.”		Clare De Briere, chief operating officer and executive VP at The Ratkovich Company, said that these certification are, “a way for us to really focus on our core corporate values of building projects that are good for the environment, good for the people who use them and good for the cities where we build them. From a purely marketing standpoint, we love to be the first that is working to become BREEAM certified.”
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	De Briere says the project’s green building features provide an immediate payback and upon completion of all the efficiency improvements, the company expects to save 20% on energy bills alone.		De Briere says the project’s green building features provide an immediate payback and upon completion of all the efficiency improvements, the company expects to save 20% on energy bills alone.

−	~~“The cost to do what we’re doing it not more than the savings we’re achieving by doing it,” she said.~~ “It’s also offset by the leasing of the space and the premium in rent we get. Even if it’s only a few extra cents per foot per month, we wouldn’t be getting it if we didn’t have these certifications.	+	“It’s also offset by the leasing of the space and the premium in rent we get. Even if it’s only a few extra cents per foot per month, we wouldn’t be getting it if we didn’t have these certifications."

	“[BREEAM] is an opportunity for property owners who maybe can’t make it through the whole LEED certification process. BREEAM is a little less expensive and more accessible to smaller buildings that are older. It gives everybody the chance to reach for that gold star and say here is what we are doing to help the environment.”		“[BREEAM] is an opportunity for property owners who maybe can’t make it through the whole LEED certification process. BREEAM is a little less expensive and more accessible to smaller buildings that are older. It gives everybody the chance to reach for that gold star and say here is what we are doing to help the environment.”

−	~~See~~ [[~~www~~.breeam.com/usa\|here]] for more information on BREEAM USA, and for the wider international operation of BREEAM In-Use (across 30 countries) ~~see~~ [[~~www~~.breeam.com/inuse\|here]].	+	Click [[w/index.php?title=Www.breeam.com/usa&action=edit&redlink=1\|here]] for more information about BREEAM USA, and for the wider international operation of BREEAM In-Use (across 30 countries) click [[w/index.php?title=Www.breeam.com/inuse&action=edit&redlink=1\|here]].

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[[File:BREEAM USA logo web.png]]

On 9 June 2016, BRE announced the further expansion of BREEAM in partnership with BuildingWise, the award-winning US-based LEED certification consultancy, to create BREEAM USA. This aims to give a new lease of life to the 5.6 million existing buildings in the US.

The Bloc in downtown Los Angeles is the first project in the USA to be registered for assessment under BREEAM In-Use.

[[File:Thebloc.jpg]]

Developers and owners of 1.8 million sq. ft development are The Ratkovich Company. With a $160 million renovation purse, they have completely transformed the site into a welcoming, stimulating urban centre, including retail, entertainment and workplace facilities.

This includes a sleekly redesigned Macy’s, a 496-room Sheraton Hotel and 750,000 sq. ft luxury office tower which blends with an open-to-the-sky marketplace featuring thoughtfully curated local boutiques. The Bloc also includes an expansive outdoor space that will play host to a diverse roster of LA’s coolest art installations and live performances.

In addition to aiming for BREEAM In-Use certification, the project also holds LEED certification and is in addition going for WELL building certification.

Clare De Briere, chief operating officer and executive VP at The Ratkovich Company, said that these certification are, “a way for us to really focus on our core corporate values of building projects that are good for the environment, good for the people who use them and good for the cities where we build them. From a purely marketing standpoint, we love to be the first that is working to become BREEAM certified.”

De Briere says the project’s green building features provide an immediate payback and upon completion of all the efficiency improvements, the company expects to save 20% on energy bills alone.

“The cost to do what we’re doing it not more than the savings we’re achieving by doing it,” she said. “It’s also offset by the leasing of the space and the premium in rent we get. Even if it’s only a few extra cents per foot per month, we wouldn’t be getting it if we didn’t have these certifications.

“[BREEAM] is an opportunity for property owners who maybe can’t make it through the whole LEED certification process. BREEAM is a little less expensive and more accessible to smaller buildings that are older. It gives everybody the chance to reach for that gold star and say here is what we are doing to help the environment.”

See [[www.breeam.com/usa|here]] for more information on BREEAM USA, and for the wider international operation of BREEAM In-Use (across 30 countries) see [[www.breeam.com/inuse|here]].

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This article was originally published by BRE Buzz on 10 Oct 2016. It was written by Simon Guy.

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