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🌍 What does high-performing, sustainable development look like in practice? Our BREEAM Projects of the Month series shows how sustainability is being delivered from design and construction to operation and refurbishment. Each project highlights a different approach to improving environmental performance, resilience and long-term asset value, demonstrating what’s possible when sustainability is embedded at every stage. See how these developments are setting the benchmark. Swipe through to explore April’s highlights ➡️ 📍Corvin Innovation Campus - BREEAM In-Use Outstanding Rating Futurereal Group, @cbre Hungary 📍YUNITY Park, Building DE - BREEAM In-Use Outstanding Rating ADP green building, Genesis Property 📍40 Grosvenor Place - BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit-out Outstanding Rating PATRIZIA SE, Ker Gilchrist Don't forget to tag us in your BREEAM projects! #BREEAM #Sustainability #BuiltEnvironment #GreenBuilding #NetZero #ESG #BuildingPerformance #SustainableDevelopment #Construction #RealEstate

🌳 We're delighted to see The Royal Parks Queen Elizabeth II Garden open to the public. Commissioned by David Morley Architects LLP, our experts advised the team how to turn the former nursery into a garden - sustainably.🌳 "BRE's pre-demolition audit really influenced how we will incorporate sustainability into the project, both in terms of the materials we use and the proposed design of the garden." says Susanna Blomqvist-Kryuchenkova at The Royal Parks. The concrete greenhouse bases were processed into aggregate on site to landscape the borders and a pergola representing 56 countries of the Commonwealth was made from the old greenhouse steel. Created by The Royal Parks charity in collaboration with HTA Design, the two-acre garden is a fully accessible, climate-resilient public space. It features a wildlife-supporting circular pond and a central flower garden planted with species significant to Queen Elizabeth II by a team of volunteers. Swipe to see behind the scenes on this pioneering project. 👇 #BRE #Horticulture #RoyalParks #QEIIGarden #RegentsPark

BRE is playing a leading role in new global coalition setting sustainability standards for AI data centres. Together with @worldgbc @climatebondsinitiative , German Sustainable Building Council, GRESB, @gbcaus , @igbconline and @usgbc , we're working to cut through greenwashing and direct capital toward facilities that reduce emissions while protecting water resources, energy systems and local communities. BRE's James Fisher says: “BRE is pleased to be part of the Greening AI Data Centres Coalition, bringing together organisations with shared expertise across the built environment. As AI infrastructure continues to expand, collaborative approaches grounded in recognised standards such as BREEAM are essential to support more sustainable outcomes for buildings, infrastructure and the communities they serve.” #Sustainability #AI #DataCentres #ClimateAction #GreenBuilding #ESG #NetZero #BuildingTheTransition #BeBoldOnBuildings #BREEAM #EarthDay

🌳"Why is nature harder to tackle?" - asks BRE's Jennifer Dudley. Complexity is nature's beauty but also its challenge. Unlike carbon, which can be measured in tonnes, biodiversity is dynamic, site-specific, and difficult to quantify. This complexity has historically made it harder to integrate nature into ESG frameworks and investment decisions. But that’s changing. We're now beginning to break down silos as we understand how nature connects with other sustainability goals: 💎 Carbon: Soil and plant systems are key to carbon sequestration 🌊 Resilience: Green infrastructure helps mitigate flooding and urban heat 🍃 Social impact: Access to nature improves health and wellbeing So, what can we do to better integrate nature into the built environment? BRE's BREEAM Official framework supports this through: 🔹 Enhanced alignment with global biodiversity goals 🔹 Alignment with metrics like Biodiversity Net Gain and the Urban Greening Factor 🔹 A two-tier assessment approach: Foundation (for low ecological risk sites) and Comprehensive (requiring a qualified ecologist) How are you supporting nature and biodiversity on your projects? What great examples have you seen? Drop your thoughts in the comments. ⬇️ #BREEAM #Nature #Biodiversity #ESG

How do you create a net zero building? BRE’s Breana Wheeler and Tom Wilson discuss in episode 6 of the BREEAM podcast. LIsten wherever you get your podcasts. #breeam #sustainability #builtenvironment

BREEAM Projects of the Month - March This month, we’re highlighting a selection of BREEAM In-Use projects that demonstrate how existing buildings can continue to improve performance over time. From energy and resource efficiency to operational management and occupant wellbeing, these projects showcase how ongoing optimisation can deliver resilient, efficient and future-ready assets. Each project reflects a commitment to measurable sustainability performance, proving that impactful change doesn’t stop at design or construction. Swipe through to explore March’s Projects of the Month ➡️ 📍Budapest ONE - BREEAM In-Use Outstanding Rating Futureal Group, CBRE Hungary 📍The Usual Hotels - BREEAM In-Use Outstanding Rating Rotterdam Convention Bureau, Tom Wolthuis 📍Lee Point, Cork - BREEAM In-Use Very Good Rating DLC Europe, GSA - Global Student Accommodation, Yugo, Fitwel Certification System, Irish Green Building Council 📍1Roof, Bellevue - BREEAM In-Use Outstanding Rating Lombard Odier Group, Alexandre Meyer, Herzog & de Meuron, Artelia 📍Erasmusstaete, Rotterdam - BREEAM In-Use Very Good Rating Aroundtown, Longevity Partners, Miquel Nijsen

❄️ The British Antarctic Survey’s Discovery Building at Rothera Research Station has officially become the first building in Antarctica to achieve an Outstanding BREEAM Official rating, awarded to only 1% of projects worldwide.❄️ Designed by @hba_london working alongside the @britishantarcticsurvey in the government-funded Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme with @bamukandireland @SWECO_group , @Rambollgroup and their partners, @NORRarchitecture and @TurnerTownsendltd as technical advisers, the Discovery Building is home to research teams carrying out cutting-edge science in some of the harshest conditions on Earth. BRE's team including Tamsin McCabe tailored BREEAM to enable this amazing building to become the first in the region to achieve a BREEAM Outstanding rating. Swipe to discover more about this pioneering project. #BREEAM #Sustainablearchitecture

How does it feel to win a BREEAM Award?✨ Our winners at Panattoni, HMMR, Morgan Taylor, NEPI Rockcastle, intu Xanadú and JWA talk about what it means to be recognised as a sustainability leader. #breeam There's still time to enter the BREEAM Awards 2026. We're recognising leadership across the built environment with categories including: 🔵 Climate Resilience Excellence: Honours projects that proactively address climate risks such as overheating, flooding and biodiversity loss through resilient design and planning. 🔵 Digital Sustainability Innovation: Showcases projects that harness digital technologies and PropTech to transform sustainability in the built environment, enhancing building performance and streamlining certification. 🔵 Communities and Social Value Leadership: Celebrates projects and organisations that deliver exceptional social value and foster thriving, inclusive communities, going beyond environmental performance to create meaningful social impact. 🔵 Sustainable City Award: Highlights cities shaping the built environment of tomorrow through sustainability mandates and widespread BREEAM certification, attracting investment and setting global benchmarks for resilient, future-ready urban development. 🗓 Entries close 31 March 2026 Search 'BREEAM Awards 2026'. #BREEAMAwards #BREEAM #Sustainability

BREEAM Projects of the Month series ✨ Here's our round up of the exceptional projects that are achieving the highest standards of sustainability using our science-backed BREEAM framework. February’s featured projects showcase how BREEAM is helping deliver resilient, efficient and future-ready assets, demonstrating what’s possible when sustainability is embedded from the start. 📍London Paddington over station development - BREEAM New Construction Outstanding Rating Places for London, Hoare Lea, Grimshaw, Mott MacDonald, M3 Consulting, Core Five. 📍City Developments Limited Altura, Birmingham - BREEAM In-Use Excellent Rating Riverside, Canterbury - BREEAM In-Use Excellent Rating Infinity, Coventry - BREEAM In-Use Very Good Rating DLC Europe, Mezzino Student Living, Laura Starkey, Natalia Martinsen 📍Linstow Baltic's SATEKLES BIZNESA CENTRS Building A -BREEAM New Construction Outstanding Rating Building B - BREEAM New Construction Outstanding Rating Building C - BREEAM New Construction Excellent Rating Andis Kublačovs, SEB Latvija, SARMA NORDE ARCHITECTS, Lauder Architects, H2E, Bukoteks, FORMA 2, Kestas Kvietkauskas Remember to tag us in your BREEAM projects! Which is your favourite project this month? Let us know in the comments. #BREEAM #BuiltEnvironment #Sustainability #GreenBuilding #NetZero

Is your home town worthy of a sustainability award? Let us know! BRE's James Fisher explains what the Sustainable Cities category at this year's BREEAM Awards is all about. #BREEAM #BREEAMAwards

Did you know that in the UK, only 24% of schools provide daily opportunities for students to experience nature, dropping to 18% in more deprived areas (Dillon, 2025)? @wearekier asked BRE to help them identify design opportunities for students to engage with nature in kSchool, their highly successful standardised approach to school construction. BRE has been researching how to use nature in buildings - or biophilic design for many years, including a pioneering project with @oliverheathdesign . What are your thoughts on biophilic design? Let us know in the comments.

Help us find the world’s most sustainable cities and communities. ✨ This year’s BREEAM Awards spotlight places around the world that are building for the future. Take Dubai, a member of the Resilient Cities Network, committed to advancing urban resilience across climate, infrastructure, and community wellbeing. Dubai is also rapidly emerging as a leader in certified sustainable development, with major projects successfully achieving BREEAM ratings — including Majid Al Futtaim's Tilal Al Ghaf, which recently secured a BREEAM Excellent certification for its holistic approach to ESG goals, health, and net‑zero ambitions. Or Rotterdam, also a member of the Resilient Cities Network and one of Europe’s leading voices in climate adaptation. According to the Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024, Rotterdam ranks 2nd globally, reflecting world‑class performance across environmental, social, and economic sustainability pillars. 👉 Which cities are doing it best? 👉 Which cities do you believe deserve recognition for their leadership? Share your thoughts in the comments or tag a contact! #city #architecture #BREEAM #BREEAMAwards #sustainabilty #sustainablecities #placemaking