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BREEAM International Non-Domestic Refurbishment 2015

The document introduces the environmental sections and assessment issues covered in the BREEAM International Non-Domestic Refurbishment 2015 rating system. It includes 11 sections that address topics like management, energy, water, waste, pollution, health and wellbeing, transport, materials, land use and ecology, and innovation. Each section contains multiple assessment issues that are evaluated to determine a rating for that section.

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BREEAM International Non-Domestic Refurbishment 2015

The document introduces the environmental sections and assessment issues covered in the BREEAM International Non-Domestic Refurbishment 2015 rating system. It includes 11 sections that address topics like management, energy, water, waste, pollution, health and wellbeing, transport, materials, land use and ecology, and innovation. Each section contains multiple assessment issues that are evaluated to determine a rating for that section.

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BREEAM International Non-Domestic Refurbishment 2015 Introduction

Table 1 BREEAM International Non-Domestic Refurbishment 2015 environmental sections and assessment issues

Sections and issues

Management Health and wellbeing

Project brief and design Visual comfort


Life cycle cost and service life planning Indoor air quality
Responsible construction practices Safe containment in laboratories
Commissioning and handover Thermal comfort
Aftercare. Acoustic performance
Hazards.

Energy Transport

Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions Sustainable transport solutions


Energy monitoring Proximity to amenities
External lighting Maximum car parking capacity
Low carbon design Travel plan.
Energy efficient cold storage
Energy efficient transport systems
Energy efficient laboratory systems
Energy efficient equipment
Drying space.

Water Materials

Water consumption Environmental impact of materials


Water monitoring Responsible sourcing of materials
Water leak detection Designing for durability and
Water efficient equipment. resilience
Material efficiency.

Waste Land use and ecology

Project waste management Protection of ecological features


Recycled aggregates Enhancing site ecology
Operational waste Long term impact on biodiversity.
Speculative floor and ceiling finishes
Adaptation to climate change
Functional adaptability.

Pollution Innovation

Impact of refrigerants Innovation.


NOx emissions
Flood risk management and reducing surface water run-off
Reduction of night time light pollution
Reduction of noise pollution.

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