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Whilst this publication can still be purchased some of the information in it has been superseded by more recent research and standards. The BRE Group does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage, including - without limitation - indirect or consequential loss or damage arising from use, or loss of use, of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this document.


New and renovated homes are rated according to the environmental impact of building and occupying them. The categories are:
Energy: operational energy and carbon dioxide emissions
Transport: location issues related to transport
Pollution: air and water pollution (excluding carbon dioxide)
Materials: environmental implications of materials selection, recyclable materials
Water: consumption issues
Ecology and land use: ecological value of the site, greenfield and brownfield issues
Health and well-being: internal and external issues relating to health and comfort

Credits are awarded where specific performance levels are achieved in each category. Various options are available to developers to gain these credits. The number of credits available in each category does not necessarily reflect the relative importance of the issue, as the total rating is calculated according to a series of weighting factors. 23 pages.

For further information see http://www.breeam.org/ecohomes.html

Reprinted with minor revisions 2003 -
For changes since then (latest version April 2006), see http://www.breeam.org/pdf/SummaryEHChangesFrom2005to2006_v1.1April06.p df