BREEAM USA In-Use Version 6 - Revision history

Editor at 17:01, 22 January 2021

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	* BREEAM USA In-Use: Residential Plus.		* BREEAM USA In-Use: Residential Plus.
	* BREEAM.		* BREEAM.
		+	* Building Back Better: Health.
	* Building Back Better: Net zero carbon and BREEAM.		* Building Back Better: Net zero carbon and BREEAM.
	* Building Back Better: Resilience.		* Building Back Better: Resilience.

Editor at 17:56, 7 December 2020

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	* BREEAM USA In-Use: Residential Plus.		* BREEAM USA In-Use: Residential Plus.
	* BREEAM.		* BREEAM.
		+	* Building Back Better: Net zero carbon and BREEAM.
	* Building Back Better: Resilience.		* Building Back Better: Resilience.
	* Building Research Establishment.		* Building Research Establishment.

	[[Category:DCN_News]] [[Category:International]] [[Category:News]] [[Category:BREEAM]] [[Category:Sustainability]]		[[Category:DCN_News]] [[Category:International]] [[Category:News]] [[Category:BREEAM]] [[Category:Sustainability]]

Editor at 17:38, 28 October 2020

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	* BREEAM USA In-Use: Residential Plus.		* BREEAM USA In-Use: Residential Plus.
	* BREEAM.		* BREEAM.
		+	* Building Back Better: Resilience.
	* Building Research Establishment.		* Building Research Establishment.

−	[[Category:~~International~~]] [[Category:~~News~~]] [[Category:~~DCN_News~~]] [[Category:BREEAM]] [[Category:Sustainability]]	+	[[Category:DCN_News]] [[Category:International]] [[Category:News]] [[Category:BREEAM]] [[Category:Sustainability]]

Editor at 11:35, 24 July 2020

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	* BREEAM USA and Fitwel.		* BREEAM USA and Fitwel.
	* BREEAM USA.		* BREEAM USA.
		+	* BREEAM USA In-Use: Residential Plus.
	* BREEAM.		* BREEAM.
	* Building Research Establishment.		* Building Research Establishment.

−	[[Category:International]] [[Category:News]] [[Category:BREEAM]] [[Category:Sustainability]]	+	[[Category:International]] [[Category:News]] [[Category:DCN_News]] [[Category:BREEAM]] [[Category:Sustainability]]

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	You can find out more at: [https://www.breeam.com/news/breeam-usa-in-use-version-6-is-here/ https://www.breeam.com/news/breeam-usa-in-use-version-6-is-here/]		You can find out more at: [https://www.breeam.com/news/breeam-usa-in-use-version-6-is-here/ https://www.breeam.com/news/breeam-usa-in-use-version-6-is-here/]
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−	~~= BREEAM USA In-Use: Residential Plus =~~
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−	On 23 July 2020, BREEAM USA In-Use: Residential Plus was launched. The addition of Residential Plus is designed specifically for multifamily assets pursuing financial incentives that are linked to minimum energy performance requirements.
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−	Certification under the Residential Plus program requires that a multifamily asset achieves a 20% or greater reduction in energy use over a fixed baseline and also achieves a score of 55% or better along with other minimum standards. The programme stands as part of the broader BREEAM USA In-Use program, with certification offered for commercial and residential properties not specifically pursuing financial incentives.
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−	~~Information about the Residential Plus program and the associated technical standards are available to download at no cost from [[www.breeam.com/usa\|www.breeam.com/usa]].~~

	--[[User:BRE_Group\|BRE Group]]		--[[User:BRE_Group\|BRE Group]]

Editor at 08:57, 24 July 2020

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		+	= Introduction =
		+
	On 11 May 2020, BRE Global announced that following a significant period of development, BREEAM USA In-Use Version 6 was live.		On 11 May 2020, BRE Global announced that following a significant period of development, BREEAM USA In-Use Version 6 was live.

−	~~This update reflects the latest building research and science, best practices and standards as well as consultation with stakeholders. In addition to improvements~~ in the ~~standard for Commercial assets, BREEAM In-Use includes Residential for the first time, the result of an 18-month long pilot process with participants around the world.~~	+	= Key points in the update =

−	~~One of~~ the ~~most significant changes~~ with ~~this update was~~ to ~~pivot~~ BREEAM ~~from not just looking back at past environmental performance but looking towards protecting~~ the ~~asset’s environmental and financial performance in~~ the ~~future. This linking~~ of ~~asset value growth and protection and environmental performance has always existed in BREEAM but~~ the ~~changing~~ world ~~made it imperative that it was addressed more intentionally~~.	+	This update reflects the latest building research and science, best practices and standards as well as consultation with stakeholders. In addition to improvements in the standard for commercial assets, BREEAM In-Use includes residential for the first time, the result of an 18-month long pilot process with participants around the world.

−	~~This update put a~~ significant ~~emphasis on the integration of Resilience~~ with ~~Environmental Performance and Occupant Health and Well-being~~ at the ~~asset level~~. ~~Alongside this BRE have woven Social Impact into the standard, acknowledging that~~ asset ~~resilience is deeply connected to the resilience~~ and ~~sustainability of the communities~~ in ~~which they are located.~~ BREEAM is the ~~first global rating system to incorporate these elements alongside Environmental Performance in a single program and with a focus on existing buildings~~.	+	One of the most significant changes with this update was to pivot BREEAM from not just looking back at past environmental performance but looking towards protecting the asset’s environmental and financial performance in the future. This linking of asset value growth and protection and environmental performance has always existed in BREEAM, but the changing world made it imperative that it was addressed more intentionally.

−	~~Clients~~ and ~~Assessors~~ have ~~access~~ to ~~everything~~ they ~~need~~ to ~~start measuring~~ performance ~~using Version 6 for both Commercial~~ and ~~Residential assets from the BREEAM USA website, including:~~	+	This update put a significant emphasis on the integration of resilience with environmental performance and occupant health and wellbeing at the asset level. Alongside this, BRE have woven social impact into the standard, acknowledging that asset resilience is deeply connected to the resilience and sustainability of the communities in which they are located. BREEAM is the first global rating system to incorporate these elements alongside environmental performance in a single program and with a focus on existing buildings.

−	* The technical manuals for ~~Commercial~~ and ~~Residential~~, with the full technical detail available to download at no cost.	+	= Tools =
−	* A summary of changes from the 2016 version for the ~~Commercial~~ manual that highlights how ~~Residential~~ fits into the ~~program~~.	+
		+	Clients and assessors have access to everything they need to start measuring performance using Version 6 for both commercial and residential assets from the BREEAM USA website, including:
		+
		+	* The technical manuals for commercial and residential, with the full technical detail available to download at no cost.
		+	* A summary of changes from the 2016 version for the commercial manual that highlights how residential fits into the programme.
	* A summary of the external feedback received globally during public consultation and how it was addressed.		* A summary of the external feedback received globally during public consultation and how it was addressed.
−	* An updated fee sheet including Version 6’s 3-year certificate validity to provide maximum value.	+	* An updated fee sheet including Version 6’s three-year certificate validity to provide maximum value.

−	There is also a ~~Technical Standard Summary~~ to provide an overview of the topics covered in the updated version.	+	There is also a technical standard summary to provide an overview of the topics covered in the updated version.

−	Version 6 registrations are open for ~~Commercial~~ and ~~Residential~~ assets. Commercial assets are able to register and benchmark through an updated online platform. Online registration and benchmarking for ~~Residential~~ assets will come online by late summer 2020, with offline Scoring and Reporting Tools are available for the interim.	+	Version 6 registrations are open for commercial and residential assets. Commercial assets are able to register and benchmark through an updated online platform.
		+
		+	Online registration and benchmarking for residential assets will come online by late summer 2020, with offline Scoring and Reporting Tools are available for the interim.

	v2016 will remain open for registrations for one year from May 2020, giving clients and Assessors time to plan before they have to upgrade. Assets that are due to expire after this one-year window will need to recertify in Version 6.		v2016 will remain open for registrations for one year from May 2020, giving clients and Assessors time to plan before they have to upgrade. Assets that are due to expire after this one-year window will need to recertify in Version 6.

	You can find out more at: [https://www.breeam.com/news/breeam-usa-in-use-version-6-is-here/ https://www.breeam.com/news/breeam-usa-in-use-version-6-is-here/]		You can find out more at: [https://www.breeam.com/news/breeam-usa-in-use-version-6-is-here/ https://www.breeam.com/news/breeam-usa-in-use-version-6-is-here/]
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		+	= BREEAM USA In-Use: Residential Plus =
		+
		+	On 23 July 2020, BREEAM USA In-Use: Residential Plus was launched. The addition of Residential Plus is designed specifically for multifamily assets pursuing financial incentives that are linked to minimum energy performance requirements.
		+
		+	Certification under the Residential Plus program requires that a multifamily asset achieves a 20% or greater reduction in energy use over a fixed baseline and also achieves a score of 55% or better along with other minimum standards. The programme stands as part of the broader BREEAM USA In-Use program, with certification offered for commercial and residential properties not specifically pursuing financial incentives.
		+
		+	Information about the Residential Plus program and the associated technical standards are available to download at no cost from [[www.breeam.com/usa\|www.breeam.com/usa]].

	--[[User:BRE_Group\|BRE Group]]		--[[User:BRE_Group\|BRE Group]]

Designing Buildings at 08:15, 18 May 2020

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	* Building Research Establishment.		* Building Research Establishment.

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

Designing Buildings at 08:11, 18 May 2020

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	This update reflects the latest building research and science, best practices and standards as well as consultation with stakeholders. In addition to improvements in the standard for Commercial assets, BREEAM In-Use includes Residential for the first time, the result of an 18-month long pilot process with participants around the world.		This update reflects the latest building research and science, best practices and standards as well as consultation with stakeholders. In addition to improvements in the standard for Commercial assets, BREEAM In-Use includes Residential for the first time, the result of an 18-month long pilot process with participants around the world.

−	One of the most significant changes with this update was to pivot BREEAM from not just looking back at past environmental performance but looking towards protecting the asset’s environmental and financial performance in the future. This linking of asset value growth and protection and environmental performance has always existed in BREEAM but ~~our~~ changing world made it imperative that it was addressed more intentionally.	+	One of the most significant changes with this update was to pivot BREEAM from not just looking back at past environmental performance but looking towards protecting the asset’s environmental and financial performance in the future. This linking of asset value growth and protection and environmental performance has always existed in BREEAM but the changing world made it imperative that it was addressed more intentionally.

	This update put a significant emphasis on the integration of Resilience with Environmental Performance and Occupant Health and Well-being at the asset level. Alongside this BRE have woven Social Impact into the standard, acknowledging that asset resilience is deeply connected to the resilience and sustainability of the communities in which they are located. BREEAM is the first global rating system to incorporate these elements alongside Environmental Performance in a single program and with a focus on existing buildings.		This update put a significant emphasis on the integration of Resilience with Environmental Performance and Occupant Health and Well-being at the asset level. Alongside this BRE have woven Social Impact into the standard, acknowledging that asset resilience is deeply connected to the resilience and sustainability of the communities in which they are located. BREEAM is the first global rating system to incorporate these elements alongside Environmental Performance in a single program and with a focus on existing buildings.

−	Clients and Assessors ~~will~~ have access to everything they need to start measuring performance using Version 6 for both Commercial and Residential assets from the BREEAM USA website, including:	+	Clients and Assessors have access to everything they need to start measuring performance using Version 6 for both Commercial and Residential assets from the BREEAM USA website, including:

−	* The technical manuals for Commercial and ~~Residentialwith~~ the full technical detail, available to download ~~in their entirety~~ at no cost.	+	* The technical manuals for Commercial and Residential, with the full technical detail available to download at no cost.
−	* ~~Asummary~~ of ~~changesfrom~~ the 2016 version for the Commercial manual that highlights how Residential fits into the program.	+	* A summary of changes from the 2016 version for the Commercial manual that highlights how Residential fits into the program.
	* A summary of the external feedback received globally during public consultation and how it was addressed.		* A summary of the external feedback received globally during public consultation and how it was addressed.
	* An updated fee sheet including Version 6’s 3-year certificate validity to provide maximum value.		* An updated fee sheet including Version 6’s 3-year certificate validity to provide maximum value.

−	There is also ~~aTechnical~~ Standard ~~Summaryto~~ provide an overview of the topics covered in the updated version.	+	There is also a Technical Standard Summary to provide an overview of the topics covered in the updated version.

	Version 6 registrations are open for Commercial and Residential assets. Commercial assets are able to register and benchmark through an updated online platform. Online registration and benchmarking for Residential assets will come online by late summer 2020, with offline Scoring and Reporting Tools are available for the interim.		Version 6 registrations are open for Commercial and Residential assets. Commercial assets are able to register and benchmark through an updated online platform. Online registration and benchmarking for Residential assets will come online by late summer 2020, with offline Scoring and Reporting Tools are available for the interim.

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On 11 May 2020, BRE Global announced that following a significant period of development, BREEAM USA In-Use Version 6 was live.

This update reflects the latest building research and science, best practices and standards as well as consultation with stakeholders. In addition to improvements in the standard for Commercial assets, BREEAM In-Use includes Residential for the first time, the result of an 18-month long pilot process with participants around the world.

One of the most significant changes with this update was to pivot BREEAM from not just looking back at past environmental performance but looking towards protecting the asset’s environmental and financial performance in the future. This linking of asset value growth and protection and environmental performance has always existed in BREEAM but our changing world made it imperative that it was addressed more intentionally.

This update put a significant emphasis on the integration of Resilience with Environmental Performance and Occupant Health and Well-being at the asset level. Alongside this BRE have woven Social Impact into the standard, acknowledging that asset resilience is deeply connected to the resilience and sustainability of the communities in which they are located. BREEAM is the first global rating system to incorporate these elements alongside Environmental Performance in a single program and with a focus on existing buildings.

Clients and Assessors will have access to everything they need to start measuring performance using Version 6 for both Commercial and Residential assets from the BREEAM USA website, including:

* The technical manuals for Commercial and Residentialwith the full technical detail, available to download in their entirety at no cost.
* Asummary of changesfrom the 2016 version for the Commercial manual that highlights how Residential fits into the program.
* A summary of the external feedback received globally during public consultation and how it was addressed.
* An updated fee sheet including Version 6’s 3-year certificate validity to provide maximum value.

There is also aTechnical Standard Summaryto provide an overview of the topics covered in the updated version.

Version 6 registrations are open for Commercial and Residential assets. Commercial assets are able to register and benchmark through an updated online platform. Online registration and benchmarking for Residential assets will come online by late summer 2020, with offline Scoring and Reporting Tools are available for the interim.

v2016 will remain open for registrations for one year from May 2020, giving clients and Assessors time to plan before they have to upgrade. Assets that are due to expire after this one-year window will need to recertify in Version 6.

You can find out more at: [https://www.breeam.com/news/breeam-usa-in-use-version-6-is-here/ https://www.breeam.com/news/breeam-usa-in-use-version-6-is-here/]

--[[User:BRE_Group|BRE Group]]

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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* BREEAM In-Use International 2015.
* BREEAM In-Use International.
* BREEAM In-Use Version 6 environmental standard launched by BRE.
* BREEAM USA and Fitwel.
* BREEAM USA.
* BREEAM.
* Building Research Establishment.

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