A Comparison about European Environmental Sustainability Rating Systems

Polli, Gustavo Henrique Bruno

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“…Weaknesses of BREEAM include the social and economic aspects and are less explored compared to the environmental pillar [98]. Also, it presents a complex system, which may lead to the displacement of space for more direct tools, particularly in Europe, where intense competition is prevalent [98]. Another weakness is the associated cost, as achieving BREEAM certification often necessitates additional expenses in design, construction, and certification fees [99].…”

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“…Additionally, regional disparities and contextual factors can complicate comparisons, particularly when assessing buildings in diverse geographic or cultural settings. For DGBN, some challenges are due to the manual for new construction which must be formally requested and is not accessible directly through the website [98]. Furthermore, the cost of certification may serve as a barrier for the adoption of this system, and, depending on the nature of the project, it could present a substantial financial burden.…”

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Examining Energy Efficiency Practices in Office Buildings through the Lens of LEED, BREEAM, and DGNB Certifications

Rebelatto,

Salvia,

Brandli

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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Energy accounts for a significant share of carbon emissions, and buildings play a substantial role in this by contributing to both direct and indirect emissions throughout their lifecycle. Enhancing energy efficiency in buildings is a strategy to mitigate these impacts. The main goal of this review is to uncover solutions, trends, and examples of good practices in the field of office buildings. It presents effective cases and a SWOT analysis of LEED, BREEAM, and DGNB certifications, highlighting their contributions to energy efficiency in buildings on an international scale. The paper identifies and outlines similarities and differences between each methodology used to achieve energy efficiency in different buildings and contexts. The findings may allow new ways to improve access and obtain results regarding energy efficiency, thereby supporting building owners and companies in finding more effective solutions. The research highlights the necessity for continual enhancements in these systems, which should involve addressing economic factors, conducting post-occupancy evaluations, and considering lifecycle perspectives. The recommendations encompass standardizing practices, considering costs, conducting regular revisions, managing materials and resources, and incorporating occupancy measures.

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Examining Energy Efficiency Practices in Office Buildings through the Lens of LEED, BREEAM, and DGNB Certifications

Rebelatto,

Salvia,

Brandli

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Sustainability

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“…O SBtool não se enquadra exatamente como um sistema de certificação, mas sim num quadro genérico de personalização de acordo com as necessidades de construção local e regional, uma vez que surgiu a ITACA, sendo esta adaptação e aceite por muitas regiões de Itália e semelhantes a outros sistemas, tem um grande enfoque nos aspetos ambientais, na gestão energética específica, tendo uma característica única, e medição da poluição eletromagnética (Bruno Polli, 2020).…”

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Diferentes percepções de sustentabilidade com base nos sistemas de certificação de edifícios: uma revisão

Polli¹,

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2022

Rev. Bras. Gest. Amb. Sustent.

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O impacto adverso da construção sobre o meio ambiente contribuiu para o desenvolvimento do conceito de construção sustentável em todo o mundo. Com base nisso houve muitos sistemas de certificação desenvolvidos para fornecer à equipe do projeto uma estrutura para ajudar a alcançar um melhor desenvolvimento sustentável e para avaliar esses edifícios. Atualmente, diferentes países desenvolveram e estudaram extensivamente essessistemas de classificação, tendo sido, neste cenário, proposto vários indicadores de desenvolvimento sustentável. No entanto, estudos anteriores de outros autores apontam que esses sistemas apresentam negligência da valoração entre os eixos ambiental, social e econômico dos indicadores. Logo, este artigo buscou a percepção da sustentabilidade de diferentes países pela ótica dos seus sistemas de certificação, de forma a perceber o motivo dessa falta de ponderação entre os três eixos da sustentabilidade, bem como quais características cada uma influencia. Os resultados encontrados pela revisão bibliográfica demonstram que as diferentes valorações dos sistemas são em virtude de controlar problemas locais, como, por exemplo, o enfoque sobre o consumo de água pelo Green Star da Austrália, as características da estrutura com foco para clima tropical do Green Mark de Cingapura, e a grande valoração em fatores energéticos pelo LEED e BREEAM. Deste modo, apesar de todos os sistemas apontarem essas características em termos de indicadores de desempenho energético, o que aponta para um problema mundial atual, derivado das emissões causadas pelo consumo de energia e entre outros. Com base nisso é possível concluir que em muitos casos não há uma negligência em termos de valoração, mas sim uma necessidade perante os problemas atuais. Futuramente com o controle destes problemas, espera-se que novas atualizações dos sistemas de certificação de sustentabilidade valoração para outros aspectos, conforme a necessidade.

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“…Another effort is the development of regulations, which are being created and updated in both developed and developing nations to obtain optimum energy savings in buildings. Building certification is a key technique for making these laws and regulations effective [25], such as LEED, BREEAM, VERDE, and LiderA [26]. In Brazil, the MPOG Normative Instruction of 19 January 2010 established environmental sustainability criteria in the acquisition of goods, contracting of services, or works by the Federal Public Administration [27]; and, later, Decree No.…”

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An Approach for Water and Energy Savings in Public Buildings: A Case Study of Brazilian Rail Company

et al. 2022

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Water scarcity is a current problem in many parts of the planet and there is a worldwide concern about water availability to meet future water demand. In countries like Brazil, where most of the electricity is produced by hydroelectric power plants, water scarcity directly impacts energy production. The water–energy nexus is directly related and impacted by CO2 emissions and its climate consequences, which calls to a broader approach: energy–carbon–water nexus. In this context, the Sustainable Water and Energy Consumption (SWEC) Program was developed to mitigate water and energy supply problems in a railway company in Brazil. The actions took place in four main areas: (a) users conscientization, (b) consumption diagnosis, (c) indicators for evaluating water and energy consumption, and (d) evaluation of implementing alternative cleaner water and energy sources. The per capita consumption of water and energy were reduced by 10% and 19%, respectively. Permanent results were achieved by the SWEC Program, such as the acquisition of two photovoltaic systems with a total capacity of 96.5 kWp. The investment made provided an average monthly reduction in energy consumption of 56% in 2022. This work contributed to the UN Agenda 2030 and the findings may help companies and industries, and other institutions, such as universities and schools, to improve their water and electricity consumption.

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A Comparison about European Environmental Sustainability Rating Systems

Cited by 7 publications

References 14 publications

Examining Energy Efficiency Practices in Office Buildings through the Lens of LEED, BREEAM, and DGNB Certifications

Examining Energy Efficiency Practices in Office Buildings through the Lens of LEED, BREEAM, and DGNB Certifications

Diferentes percepções de sustentabilidade com base nos sistemas de certificação de edifícios: uma revisão

An Approach for Water and Energy Savings in Public Buildings: A Case Study of Brazilian Rail Company

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