New Methodology for Generating BREEAM Category Weightings

Briefing Paper

BRE, 2016
New Methodology for Generating BREEAM Category Weightings Download document

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Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

Briefing Paper

Abstract

Overview of BREEAM's new weightings methodology, which includes regular review of weightings to ensure a high level of transparency.

Author

Taylor, T. and Ward, C.

History

2016 update to the 2007 category weighting system that will be used in all BREEAM scheme moving forward. This document is no longer available from the original publisher, therefore the status is unconfirmed.

Subjects

  • Environmental planning/land
  • Planning and development
  • Sustainable development

Publisher History

BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.

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