BRE Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) is the first green building rating system. It was developed in 1990 in the UK. In a sense, BREEAM (UK) and LEED (US) are complimentary systems. Where LEED focuses more on occupant health, BREEAM focuses more on environmental impact. Simultaneous use of both of these systems, along with a local system (if you have a local standard) is the way to cover all the bases. Like other systems, BREEAM is applicable to a number of building types including commercial offices, residences, hospitals, schools, courts, and industrial buildings.
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