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BREEAM
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Definition
Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method — the UK's leading sustainability assessment and certification method for buildings, established in 1990. Like LEED, it rates buildings across multiple categories with ratings of Pass, Good, Very Good, Excellent, and Outstanding.
Example
The Olympic Velodrome in London by Hopkins Architects (2011) achieved a BREEAM Excellent rating, recognised for its timber roof structure, optimised structural efficiency, and use of recycled materials.