BREEAM In-Use International 2015

[edit] Introduction

The BREEAM In-Use International scheme is a performance based assessment method and certification scheme for existing non-domestic buildings.

The primary aim of BREEAM In-Use is to mitigate the operational impacts of existing assets on the environment in a robust and cost effective manner. The scheme provides a holistic approach which enables assets to be assessed and benchmarked across a large range of environmental issues (management, health and wellbeing, energy, transport, water, materials, waste, land use and ecology, and pollution).

The BREEAM In-Use assessment process is broken down into three Parts:

• Part 1 – Asset Performance: the performance of the asset’s built form, construction, fixtures, fittings and installed services
• Part 2 – Building Management: the management of the asset
• Part 3 – Occupier Management: the management of building users and services

[edit] Online System

BREEAM In-Use International uses an online system that enables users to register buildings, assess them and, through a licensed BREEAM In-Use assessor, certify the assessments of building performance. A dynamic scoring platform and reporting section allows the user to track and improve the performance of their building or a whole portfolio of buildings.

[edit] Certification

The final outcome of a BREEAM In-Use assessment is a certified BREEAM In-Use rating for the Part against which an assessment is undertaken. It enables the performance of the asset to be benchmarked but most importantly, the knowledge obtained from such a comprehensive assessment allows the asset’s performance to be optimised through informed management decisions. By enabling on-going assessments, BREEAM In-Use encourages continual improvement.

[edit] Ratings

[edit] Environmental Categories

[edit] Where is it being used?

The BREEAM In-Use standard is applied internationally and certified buildings can be found in over 30 countries. A common set of questions allows the user to compare assets with each other no matter where they are located. In countries where we are affiliated with an International Partner, a locally adapted version of BREEAM In-Use is available.

[edit] Related articles on Designing Buildings

• BRE articles.
• BREEAM USA In-Use Version 6.
• BREEAM In-Use International.
• BREEAM In-Use Version 6 environmental standard launched by BRE.
• BREEAM USA.
• BREEAM USA and Fitwel.
• BREEAM USA In-Use: Residential Plus.
• BREEAM.
• Building Research Establishment.