Sentences with phrase «bre environmental»

This is one of a number of tools used globally, including US - based LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), and UK - based BREEAM (BRE Environmental Assessment Method).

Most people know about United States Green Building Council's green rating systems known as LEED, some professionals outside of Britain know about BREEAM: BRE Environmental Assessment Method if you live in Europe, you might know about the European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive if you're an international engineering consultant, there's a fair chance you'll know about the International Federation of Consulting Engineers» «Project Sustainability Management Guidelines».

Both evolved from the United Kingdom's BRE Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM), which in 1990 was first to offer an environmental label for buildings.