BREEAM AP case studies
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The BREEAM Accredited Professional (BREEAM AP) is a professional credential associated with BREEAM, described on BREEAM's own site as "the leading holistic framework for assessing sustainability in the global built environment" and as "the world's leading science-based frameworks for assessing, validating and certifying sustainability in the built environment." This page is an independent study resource for candidates preparing for a BREEAM AP examination; it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by BRE or BREEAM. Because the BREEAM AP page on breeam.com returned a 404 error when retrieved, no official exam specification could be confirmed. The BREEAM AP case studies are 5 cases and about 2,699 words.
1BREEAM New Construction: Energy Modelling and Heat Pump Trade-off
A new 12,000 m² office building is targeting BREEAM Excellent. The design team proposes an air-source heat pump (ASHP) system with a seasonal coefficient of performance (SCOP) of 3.2, but the local grid has a carbon intensity of 0.25 kgCO2e/kWh.
567 words, about 3 min2BREEAM In-Use: Office Refurbishment and Assessment Scope
A 20,000 m² office building, built in 2005, is undergoing a major refurbishment. The owner wants to certify the building under BREEAM In-Use.
565 words, about 3 min3BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit-Out: Balancing Heritage and Energy Efficiency
A Grade II listed Victorian building is being refurbished to create a boutique hotel. The project aims for BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit-Out Excellent.
539 words, about 3 min4BREEAM Infrastructure: Stakeholder Engagement and Ecology on a Linear Project
A 15 km highway improvement scheme is being assessed under BREEAM Infrastructure (formerly CEEQUAL). The project involves widening the carriageway, adding a new junction, and constructing a cycle path.
524 words, about 3 min5BREEAM Communities: Integrating Sustainability in a Masterplan
A developer is planning a new mixed-use community on a 10-hectare brownfield site. The masterplan includes 300 homes, a primary school, a health centre, and retail space.
504 words, about 3 min