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is more sustainable with reduced impacts on the environment by:
i.
enhancing safety, hygiene and the quality of indoor
environments, and hence the health, comfort and well-being of
occupants;
ii.
minimising pollution loadings on external environments;
iii.
promoting and encouraging energy efficient buildings, systems
and equipment, including the use of renewable energy;
iv.
reducing the unsustainable consumption and depletion of
increasingly scarce resources such as water and tropical timber;
v.
improving waste management and encouraging recycling and
reuse of materials
vi.
influencing the market for the supply of environmentally friendly
materials, fittings, furnishings, products and equipment.
Specifications for Sustainable Buildings
The BEAM Plus Manuals provide a comprehensive and fair assessment
of the overall performance of a building, or premises therein, in a range
of key areas, at either the completion stage or during its life. BEAM Plus:
i.
embraces many areas of sustainability, including social and
economic dimensions;
ii.
recognises best practices;
iii.
provides for a comprehensive method of quantifying overall
performance;
iv.
demonstrates performance qualities to end users;
v.
provides economic benefits to stakeholders.
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BEAM Plus defines criteria for exemplary buildings performance that is
independently verified and recognised through a third-party certificate.
Voluntary BEAM Plus assessment provides independently certified
building performance rating in clearly defined terms.
Commitment to Sustainable Development
Increasingly investors, corporations and public sector organisations are
demonstrating their commitment and contribution to sustainable
development, through:
i.
the maintenance of sustainable levels of economic growth;
ii.
development progress that recognises the needs of the
community;
iii.
efficient use of non-renewable natural resources;
iv.
enhanced protection of the global, regional and local
environments.
BEAM Plus provides a means for investors, developers, owners,
tenants, occupiers and other stakeholders to demonstrate commitment
through investment, ownership, and tenancies in certified ‘green
buildings’.
Market Recognition
The BEAM Plus rating systems:
i.
set targets, which are independently assessed, to minimise
green washing, false claims and distortions;
ii.
provide recognition for buildings and premises where
environmental impacts are reduced;