BREEAM Drying space
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[edit] Aim and benefits
The aim of this credit is to allow residents a space to dry clothes which is not energy intensive (tumble drying), and does not cause damp in the home.
This issue offers the following potential benefits to end users and clients:
- Reduced energy consumption / energy bills;
- In multi-residential accomodation, allows for space saving / lifestyle options in dwellings through centralised facilities.
[edit] When to consider
During RIBA Stage 2, establish whether drying space in individual residences is more appropriate, or a communal drying area.
If a communal drying area is suggested, allow sufficient space in the concept design.
Drying spaces in residences can be considered relatively late on in the process, around RIBA Stage 3 to 4, as there are very space efficient methods of achieving the credit, so premium space is not necessarily required.
[edit] Step by step guidance
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[edit] Questions to ask while seeking compliance
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[edit] Tools and resources
Ideas for alternative styles of drying rack to typical solution:
[edit] Tips and best practice
Often clients do not particularly want to include drying space. This is because the standard solution (a pull out rack over a bath) isn't the most attractive of options. It may be that you need to remind the client of what the purpose of this credit is, and perhaps suggest alternative drying rack options which still meet the aims of the credit but meet the aesthetic of the property better.
[edit] Typical evidence
[edit] Design Stage
[edit] Individual drying space:
- Architectural drawing(s) showing location of drying space
- Architectural specification detailing manufacturer of drying rack
- Manufacturer's data stating length of drying line
- [If internal] M&E specification stating required heating and ventilation for room with drying rack in
- [If external] details of posts/footings/fixings
[edit] Communal drying space:
- Architectural drawing(s) showing location of drying space
- Architectural specification detailing manufacturer of drying rack
- Manufacturer's data stating length of drying line
- [If internal] Architectural (or M&E) specification detailing access controls
- [If internal] M&E specification stating required heating and ventilation for room with drying rack in
- [If external] Details of how external space is accessible only to residents (marked up drawing, access statement)
- [If external] details of posts/footings/fixings
[edit] Post Construction Stage
- As per design stage, plus
- Site Inspection Report with photographs confirming
- Location of drying space
- Sufficient length
- Access controls
- Permanent fixing
- Heating and ventilation provision
[edit] 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 this document for further guidelines.
- Written to cover UK New Construction 2014
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[edit] Management:
- BREEAM Sustainability champion
- BREEAM Environmental management
- BREEAM Considerate construction
- BREEAM Monitoring of construction site impacts
- BREEAM Aftercare support
- BREEAM Seasonal commissioning
- BREEAM Testing and inspecting building fabric
- BREEAM Life cycle cost and service life planning
- BREEAM Stakeholder consultation (ac)
- BREEAM Commissioning (ac)
- BREEAM Handover (ac)
- BREEAM Inclusive and accessible design (ac)
- BREEAM Post occupancy evaluation
[edit] Health and Wellbeing
- BREEAM Visual comfort Daylighting (partly ac)
- BREEAM Visual comfort View out
- BREEAM Visual comfort Glare control
- BREEAM Indoor air quality plan
- BREEAM Indoor air quality Ventilation
- BREEAM Thermal comfort
- BREEAM Internal and external lighting (ac)
- BREEAM Indoor pollutants VOCs (ac)
- BREEAM Potential for natural ventilation (ac)
- BREEAM Safe containment in laboratories (ac)
- BREEAM Acoustic performance
- BREEAM Safety and security (ac)
[edit] Energy
- 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
- BREEAM Energy efficient laboratory systems
- BREEAM Energy efficient equipment (partly ac)
- BREEAM Drying space
[edit] Transport
- BREEAM Transport assessment and travel plan
- BREEAM Public transport accessibility
- BREEAM Sustainable transport measures
- BREEAM Proximity to amenities
- BREEAM Cyclist facilities
- BREEAM Alternative modes of transport (ac)
- BREEAM Maximum car parking capacity
- BREEAM Travel plan
- BREEAM Home office (ac)
[edit] Water
- BREEAM Water consumption
- BREEAM Water efficient equipment
- BREEAM Water monitoring
- BREEAM Water leak detection (ac)
[edit] Materials
- BREEAM Hard landscaping and boundary protection
- BREEAM Responsible sourcing of materials
- BREEAM Insulation
- BREEAM Designing for durability and resilience
- BREEAM Life cycle impacts
- BREEAM Material efficiency (ac)
[edit] Waste
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- BREEAM Recycled aggregates
- BREEAM Speculative floor & ceiling finishes
- BREEAM Adaptation to climate change
- BREEAM Operational waste
- BREEAM Functional adaptability (ac)
[edit] Land Use and Ecology
- BREEAM Site Selection
- BREEAM Ecological value of site
- BREEAM Protection of ecological features
- BREEAM Minimising impact on existing site ecology
- BREEAM Enhancing site ecology
- BREEAM Long term impact on biodiversity (ac)
[edit] Pollution
- BREEAM Impact of refrigerants
- BREEAM NOx emissions
- BREEAM Flood risk management (ac)
- BREEAM Surface water run-off (ac)
- BREEAM Reduction of night time light pollution (partly ac)
- BREEAM Reduction of noise pollution
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