The document discusses the UK's experience with delivering more sustainable buildings and communities. It provides an overview of BREEAM, a sustainability assessment method used widely in the UK. BREEAM assessments can be applied to new developments, existing buildings, infrastructure projects, and even entire communities. The document outlines the history and growth of BREEAM, describes the various rating schemes and categories it includes, and shares examples of projects that have been certified at different BREEAM levels. It also discusses how BREEAM is being adapted for use internationally and the potential for a similar approach called GreenPrint to be used to guide sustainable development in Canada.

1. Delivering Sustainability – The UK experience Nick Hayes 22nd September 2010

2. History of Improving Buildings and Structures

4. BRE Structure 2

5. Drivers for a Sustainable Approach Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Performance Certs Display Energy Certs Carbon Taxation Reduced Sickness Improved Productivity PUBLIC OPINION Media Environmental Lobbyist STAFF OPINION Recruitment and Retention Fight for Talent Reduced Maintenance Lower Utility Costs Oil price fluctuations Fuel security

6. Drivers for a Sustainable Approach Governmental Carbon targets, Energy Performance certificates Code for Sustainable Homes Grants and certification for renewables Feed in Tariffs Local policy – e.g. renewable energy Corporate Retailers, banks, automotive… ‘ Flagship’ 2012 Olympics, sustainable games, materials, legacy…. Financial The value of Green Buildings, Investment, Risk…

9. Building Assessment Schemes Globally BREEAM LEED GreenStar DGNB Casbee Aqua Interest

10. Units assessed to date BREEAM LEED Green Star Management Management Health & Wellbeing Indoor Environmental Quality Indoor Environment Quality Energy Energy & Atmosphere Energy Transport Transport Water Water Efficiency Water Materials Materials & Resources Materials Waste Land Use & Ecology Sustainable Sites Land Use & Ecology Pollution Emissions Innovation Innovation & Design Innovation 201,399 units 3,375 units 185 units

11. Types of projects that can be assessed? Development types: Domestic or Mixed Use Different development sizes: Small (e.g. up to 10) Medium (e.g. 10 to 500) Large (e.g. 500 to 5000+) Now - New Developments Infill / Brownfield Greenfield Regeneration

12. But also… BREEAM used as basis for other rating schemes : Such as Green Globes (Canada), Green Star (Australia), HKBEAM (Hong Kong) Individual high-profile projects internationally: Such as European Parliament in Luxembourg Support to others wishing to develop their own assessment methods: Companies working / building internationally Developments, regions, countries etc. Emerging Green Building Councils

13. What is BREEAM? Environmental Assessment Method Certification scheme Voluntary Independent & credible Holistic Customer focused Credits based

14. Aims Improve environmental performance of buildings Improve internal environment for occupants

15. Benefits of using BREEAM Reduced environmental impacts Improved functionality, flexibility and durability Higher user satisfaction Demonstrate improved performance (design & operation) Improved letting / sales potential

16. Development history 1990 : Launch of BREEAM Offices 1991 : Launch of BREEAM Industrial 1993 : Launch of version for retail superstores 1998 : Launch of BREEAM 98 Major overhaul of the schemes (current layout, weightings etc) 2002 – 2006 : Annual update process Development of Bespoke BREEAM process Development of more schemes

17. Development history 2008 : Major update Introduction of new schemes International development As a consequence: More than 5,000 buildings registered for assessment in 2008 compared to 1600 in 2007 (300% increase) 680 buildings certified in 2008 compared to 362 in 2007 1200 individuals trained on the non domestic side compared to 761 in 2007. 17,000 worldwide public downloads of the new BREEAM 2008 Guidance

18. BREEAM in the UK All building types Nationally recognised standard schemes for common building types Bespoke BREEAM for others All stages Design Construction Operation

19. BREEAM in the UK UK Government Government departments Social housing Land owners Planning Authorities Development Agencies Private Property Developers

20. BREEAM Family Bespoke Courts Code for Sustainable Homes Ecohomes EcohomesXB Prisons Multi-residential International Industrial Healthcare Offices Retail Education Communities

21. Setting the standard Environmental Standards Number of buildings Regulatory minimum Minimal BREEAM Aspirational BREEAM Excellent Outstanding Market Pull

22. BREEAM In-Use BREEAM In-Use is a new scheme to help building owners and occupiers to improve the environmental performance and reduce running costs of existing buildings. It consists of: a standard An easy-to-use assessment methodology and a 3rd party certification process Providing a clear and credible route map to improving sustainability

23. BREEAM Communities Standard What is the BREEAM Communities Certification Standard? Sustainability Objectives Planning Policy Requirements BREEAM Communities Standard

24. Key features – BREEAM Communities Eight categories of holistic sustainability Environmental Social Economic Applied at the site development level (planning stage of development control process) 3 Stage Process Registration of Assessment Framework Outline Planning Stage Certification (Interim) Detailed Planning Stage Certification (Final) Regional Variations Innovation credits

25. BREEAM Communities Assessment Stages Registration of a Compliant Assessment Framework By the developer to BRE Global Mandatory to achieve certification against the BREEAM Communities standard Created through the use of a compliant assessment methodology Outline Planning Stage To assess the master plan and developers early commitments for the proposed project Results in interim certificate Detailed Planning Stage Ensures the detailed planning documentation on the developers commitments have been provided as specified in the OPS assessment Results in final certificate

26. What does this all mean? BREEAM Communities brings clarity to a confused market Drawing upon the BREEAM suite of tools, offering third party assurance and the confidence in a schemes quality Provides a benchmark Delivery of local priorities (Focus, Clarify, Prioritise, Deliver)

27. The Categories Climate & Energy Resources Transport Ecology Business Community Place Shaping Buildings

28. What will it do for development projects within the built environment…? Open and transparent framework for both developers and planners Certainty and verification on development’s commitments Assists in speeding up the planning process for developers Assists in reducing costs associated with delivering sustainable communities Stewardship for Sustainable Communities throughout the development process

29. Athletes Village – Stratford (London) Sustainability Features Building: Code Level 4 (Domestic) or BREEAM: Excellent (Non-Domestic) FSC Timber Certification Extensive new public transport and cycling networks Over 10 hectares of public realm (open space) Development Facts - Legacy Site size – 2.5 square miles: Commercial 365,000m2 Residential 80,000m2 Legacy Masterplan 2020 looking East

30. BREEAM Communities - Summary The sustainable development framework is an open and transparent structure, with a flexible and non-prescriptive approach to addressing key sustainability objectives and planning requirements The process provides a simple, clear and consistent, yet flexible, assessment framework for developers to address the sustainable objectives and planning policy requirements of a development BREEAM Communities certification assists in the review of planning submissions, reducing pressure on planning departments and helping approval decisions to be made faster, at lower costs and with greater confidence

31. International development of BREEAM

32. BREEAM International Banner under which all BREEAM assessments outside the UK are undertaken Includes ‘ One off’ tailored assessments Regional standard Schemes Country specific schemes

33. ‘ One-off’ tailored assessments Bespoke BREEAM International: Buildings not covered by standard BREEAM schemes BRE develop criteria specific to the building assessed Criteria tailored for the building type and the local context/local conditions Close cooperation with the design team

34. ‘ One-off’ tailored assessments Buildings certified and under assessment in: Luxembourg Hungary United States Algiers Dubai France Germany Italy Mauritius Poland Philippines Qatar Sweden Turkey

35. Regional standard schemes BREEAM Gulf BREEAM Europe Retail Offices Industrial Toyota retail units More to come… Allows comparison of a portfolio of buildings across one region

36. A new model for BREEAM in Canada?

37. What is GreenPrint? Methodology to assist design teams to maximise the potential for sustainable communities Workshop led approach involving the whole stakeholder team Sets out clear understandable sustainability objectives and benchmarks Prioritises sustainability issues most important to a development Independent appraisal of the final masterplan Provides an overall GreenPrint Score and Rating An approved route to BREEAM Communities certification

38. What does the GreenPrint cover?

39. A vision to maximise sustainability Assess site potential (site visit & information, plans and surveys) Facilitated stakeholder workshop to agree overarching GreenPrint objectives Facilitated stakeholder workshop to establish GreenPrint benchmarks and weightings Target GreenPrint Rating for the development agreed Masterplan development guided by the GreenPrint framework Independent assessment of final masterplan - GreenPrint Score and Rating awarded Draft GreenPrint framework developed GreenPrint framework finalised and issued

40. Example GreenPrint Objective

41. Example GreenPrint Objective

42. No grade <50% Good 50% – 64% Very Good 65% – 74% Excellent 75% – 84% Exemplar >84% GreenPrint Rating CLIMATE CHANGE TRANSPORT ECOLOGY BUSINESS PLACEMAKING RESOURCES BUILDINGS COMMUNITY

43. GreenPrint Case Studies

44. Sherford, East Hams Urban extension outskirts of Plymouth city centre Very high sustainability aspirations from both LPA and Red Tree LLP (developer) up to 5,500 dwellings, and 80,000 plus square metres of business, commercial and retail space Community facilities including, sports facilities, schools, health centre and a community park two community wind turbines

45. Sherford – Highlights Two 1.8MW wind turbines generate up to 41% development energy demand 75% of buildings equipped with solar thermal systems and/or photovoltaic devices 80% of the development roof area used for rainwater harvesting Transport and movement strategy places the pedestrian and cyclist at the heart of the development with speed limits which are self-enforcing through street design Set-up of the Sherford Community Trust to promote “more sustainable lifestyles” 70 ha of new woodland as part of the 207 ha Community park Provision of wildlife corridors through the town from the west to the east and north to the south SUDS – swales, ponds, reedbeds

46. Sherford GreenPrint Score & Rating Sherford masterplan achieved an overall score of 85% “ Exemplar ” GreenPrint rating CLIMATE CHANGE COMMUNITY TRANSPORT ECOLOGY BUSINESS PLACEMAKING RESOURCES BUILDINGS

47. Napier Park, Luton 55 acre site – former Vauxhall plant Mixed use development Laing O’Rourke/Explore Investments Up to 1,500 dwellings, office, industrial and retail space Key focus on ecology and green space, sustainable transport links and site energy systems

48. From this…. Improving the Napier masterplan CLIMATE CHANGE COMMUNITY TRANSPORT ECOLOGY BUSINESS PLACEMAKING RESOURCES BUILDINGS GreenPrint Rating ”Good” COMMUNITY COMMUNITY

49. To this Improving the Napier masterplan GreenPrint Rating ”Excellent” CLIMATE CHANGE TRANSPORT ECOLOGY BUSINESS PLACEMAKING RESOURCES BUILDINGS COMMUNITY

50. “ The GreenPrint documentation prepared by the BRE has enabled Explore Investments to clearly articulate to the Design Team the sustainability aspirations of the Napier Park Project ” George Graham, Explore Investments

51. Approach can be tailored to non-standard solutions

52. Benefits to the Masterplanning process Addresses sustainability issues at the very beginning of the process Adaptable to local priorities, policies and targets Takes account of a site ’ s strengths and weaknesses, and focuses on issues that a developer can influence Complements BREEAM and the Code for Sustainable Homes, and other recognised tools and standards (eg Secured by Design, Lifetime homes) Looks at “ outcomes ” rather than “ outputs ” – developer creativity is not stifled Provides an overall GreenPrint Score and Rating that gives confidence in the sustainability credentials of a masterplan

53. GreenPrint summary BREEAM Communities provides certification of a development against and accreditted standard GreenPrint provides a tailored route to delivering a sustainable community within the parameters of the site. GreenPrint is an approved methodology to achieving BREEAM Communities certification

54. Demonstration - Innovation Parks

55. Setting Standards for Sustainability Code for Sustainable Homes Energy / CO 2 Potable water Surface water runoff Materials Site waste / household waste Pollution Health and wellbeing Management Ecology

56. Energy Potable Water Consumption Waste Materials Water Surface Run-off Pollution Health & Wellbeing Management Tradable Credits Waste Materials Water Surface Run-off Mandatory Standards Energy Potable Water Consumption Environmental Weightings Issue Category Scores Overall Score Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6

57. Code Thresholds – Points Scores Level 1 36 Points (Mandatory + 33.3 Points) Above Regulations EcoHomes 2006 Pass EST Good Practice Level 2 48 Points (Mandatory + 43.0 Points) EcoHomes 2006 - Good Level 3 57 Points (Mandatory + 46.7 Points) EcoHomes 2006 Very Good EST Best Practice Conventional Water fittings Level 4 68 Points (Mandatory + 54.1 Points) Grey water/Rainwater Passive House (approx) Level 5 84 Points (Mandatory + 60.1 Points) Zero SAP Significant Renewables Level 6 90 Points (Mandatory + 64.9 Points) Zero Operational Carbon Most Code Credits achieved

58. Hanson EcoHouse - Code 4

59. Barratt Green House - Code 6

60. Stewart Milne Sigma homes - Code 5

61. Osborne House - Eco homes Excellent

62. Kingspan Lighthouse - Code 6

63. EcoTech Organics House - Code 4

64. Renewable House - Code 4 Walls of Hempcrete

65. Cub House – Code level 5

66. The Princes Foundation Natural House

67. BRE Visitors Centre - Not CSH Rated

68. Healthcare Campus - Not CSH Rated

69. Landscaping

70. BRE Scotland Innovation Park Ravenscraig

71. BRE Innovation Park Ravenscraig - overview Drivers for Scotland’s Innovation Park Industry challenges Identifying key themes The Site

72. ‘ A Low Carbon Buildings Strategy for Scotland’ The Sullivan Report Towards Zero Carbon Buildings 2010, Low Carbon Buildings – Domestic 30% CO 2 improvement on 2007 standards; Non-Domestic less 50% 2013, Very Low Carbon Buildings; 60% CO 2 improvement on 2007 standards; Non-Domestic less 75% 2016/2017: Net Zero Carbon Buildings Total life zero carbon buildings – 2030 Construction Materials In use Maintenance Demolition

73. Identifying key themes Energy Sustainability Affordability Community

74. The site Ravenscraig steelworks – closed in 1992 1125 acre site UK’s largest regeneration project

75. Ravenscraig Development Vision Ravenscraig will become home to over 10,000 people, and is expected to create 12,000 jobs and attract in excess of £1.2 billion of private sector investment over the next 15 to 20 years. A project of national significance, Ravenscraig will lead to the construction of: • Around 3,500 new homes • A new town centre with 84,000 sq m of retail and leisure space. • Up to 216,000 sq m of business and industrial space • Major parkland areas • A new transport network • New sports facility • A new college campus • Two New schools.

78. BRE Innovation Park

79. Innovation Park

80. Innovation Park - development 6-9 plots and Technology Pavilion to be developed (LZC) SUDs systems and integrated surface water management Hard and soft landscaping Porous paving and road surfaces Street furniture and lighting Park operating ‘off grid’ ‘ Vision of sustainable development’ Showcasing (not exclusively) Scottish products and innovation – 80 industry partners

83. Innovation Park Phasing Strategy Enabling Phase Jan 2010 – April 2010 Build on site April 2010 – September 2010 Phase 1: Zero Carbon September 2010 – April 2013 Phase 2: Net Zero Carbon September 2013 – April 2016 Phase 3: Total Zero Carbon September 2016 – April 2019

84. Innovation parks – summary, opportunities… Practical demonstration against legislative drivers Stimulates innovation – products and approaches Stimulates collaboration Speeds up products to market Test approaches and solutions Opportunities for Canada? Park Products and services Route to sustainable communities

85. Delivering Sustainability – The UK experience Nick Hayes 22nd September 2010