BEAM Plus (Building Environmental CASBEE (Comprehensive Assessment System for BREEAM (Building Research Establishment GREEN BUILDING

g Research Establishment GREEN BUILDING PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES

Assessment Method) Building Environmental Efficiency) Environmental Assessment Method) SUSTAINABLE BUILDING MANAGEMENT- considers energy
Location: Predominantly used in Hong Kong Origin: Japan, developed by the Ministry of Land, Origin: Developed in the UK in 1990; one of the first green efficiency, water efficiency, waste management, green building
for evaluating the environmental Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism. building rating systems. materials.
performance of existing buildings. Goal: Evaluates building environmental performance across Objective: Reduce environmental impact, enhance occupant WHY GOING GREEN?
Case Study: EMSD Headquarters, which the entire lifecycle, focusing on sustainable building practices. well-being, and support global ESG and net-zero goals. Green building pay: Direct, Indirect, Wider global benefits
transformed an air cargo terminal into a Criteria: Assessment Categories: Life-cycle benefits- Total economic and environmental
sustainable facility, achieving BEAM Platinum Ecology: Assesses energy use, water consumption, and waste. Energy Use: Promotes renewable energy, efficient heating, performance, Long term sustainability
Rating. Human Environment: Indoor air quality, daylight, and and lighting systems. Benefits of sustainable buildings:
Key Improvements: thermal comfort. Health and Well-being: Focuses on air quality, temperature,  Designed to be Cost-effective
Energy Efficiency: Large solar PV Economic Efficiency: Focuses on construction and operating lighting, and acoustics.  Boosts employee productivity
system with over 2,300 panels, costs. Pollution: Reduces emissions from building operations.  Enhances health and well-being.
renewable energy features (solar Operation & Management: Looks at energy, water use, and Transport: Encourages public transport access and bicycle  Reduces liability
trees, rainwater harvesting). waste management. facilities.  Creates value for tenants
Waste Management: Recycling Community & Society: Considers local materials, job Materials: Uses sustainable, non-toxic, responsibly sourced  Increases property value
initiatives, waste audit, food waste creation, and accessibility. materials.  Benefits the community
decomposer.  Advantages: Comprehensive assessment, tailored Waste: Emphasizes waste minimization and recycling.  Achieve more predictable results.
Water Conservation: Rainwater for Asian climates, high focus on environmental and Water: Efficient water management and low-flow fixtures. Green Building Design Involves:
recycling, low-flow fixtures. human factors. Land Use and Ecology: Preserves biodiversity and green Holistic Approach- considered each aspect in relation to all
Eco-Friendly Operations: Green  Disadvantages: Complex and costly certification spaces. Interdisciplinary Efforts- Understanding & contribution from all
purchasing, pest control, ISO50001 limited global recognition. Benefits: Understanding of Building performance- assessment and eval
for energy efficiency. Pearl Rating System (PRS) for Estidama Environmental: Reduced carbon emissions, resource of performance
BCA Green Mark Origin: United Arab Emirates, designed by Abu Dhabi Urban conservation, biodiversity protection. Caring for people- well-being of the occupants and users
Location: Singapore, assessing Planning Council. Economic: Lower operational costs, increased property value, KEY PRACTICES:
environmental sustainability in buildings. Goal: Enhances sustainability in construction and quality of market competitiveness. 1. SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT- acquiring goods and
Example: Guoco Midtown in Singapore’s CBD life, addressing environmental, economic, and social factors. Social: Enhanced indoor air quality, improved occupant well- services that minimizes social, economic, and
achieved BCA Green Mark Platinum Award Categories: being, positive brand image. environmental impact.
(2020). Integrated Development: Synergy between project systems BERDE (Building for Ecologically Responsive Design 2. SUSTAINABLE OPERATIOIN PRACTICE- COLLECTION
Key Criteria for Certification: for high performance. Excellence) OF SKILLS WHICH IS ITS ARRANGED BUSINESS
Climatic Responsive Design: Natural Systems: Protects surrounding natural assets and Origin: Created in the Philippines in 2010, tailored for the PROCEDURES TO ATTAINING SUSTAINABILITY.
Minimizes energy needs by aligning habitats. tropical climate and local needs. 3 STEPS: PLANNING, COORDINATION, CONTROL
with climate conditions. Outdoor Buildings: Promotes comfortable, active urban Objective: Promote eco-friendly practices, improve indoor - SUSTAINABLE OPERATION PRACTICES INCLUDE LIFE CYCLE
Resource Stewardship: Responsible outdoor spaces. quality, and advance disaster resilience. COST AND SERVICE LIFE PLANNING IN ADOPTION OF SUSTAINABLE
natural resource use and waste Indoor Buildings: Focuses on indoor air quality, thermal Sustainable Features: DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES IN OPERATION IN THE FOLLOWING
reduction. comfort, and daylight. Energy Efficiency: High-performance glazing, energy-efficient RATING SYSTEM, GREEN STAR, GREN STAR NZ AND GREEN STAR
Smart and Healthy Building: Uses Water & Energy Conservation: Efficient use of water and lighting. SA
technology for enhanced indoor renewable energy. Water Conservation: Rainwater harvesting, low-flow fixtures,
environmental quality. Resourceful Energy: Emphasizes energy efficiency and greywater recycling. ACTIVITIES OF SUSTAINABLE OPERATION IN MANAGING
Building Energy Performance: renewable sources. Indoor Environmental Quality: Use of low-VOC materials, GREEN BLDG:
Reduces energy consumption and Material Stewardship: Reduces long-term environmental natural lighting. 1. EVALUATING BUILDING MAINTENANCE COST
increases comfort. impacts. Materials: Emphasis on recycled and locally sourced 2. EVALUATING BUILDING INVESTMENT COST
Advanced Green Efforts: Innovation: Encourages sustainable, cost-beneficial solutions. materials. 3. ASSESSING BUILDING MAINTENANCE COST
Encourages innovative green  Advantages: Tailored to UAE's climate and culture, Waste Management: Construction waste recycling and 4. TAKING INTO ACCOUNT BUILDING ALTERATION COST
strategies. straightforward criteria, strong government support. management programs 5. DETERMINING BUILDING ACQUISITION COST
Integrated Design and Construction Sustainable Site Development: Green roofs and native 6. TAKING INTO ACCOUNT BUILDING SALVAGE VALUE
Management
 Disadvantages: Limited to energy and water landscaping. 7. EXAMINING BUILDING ENVIRONMENTAL COST
This concise overview highlights key aspects efficiency, over-reliant on local standards. Transportation: Access to public transport and bicycle 8. ASSESSING BUILDING INTEREST RATE
of both BEAM Plus and BCA Green Mark, Comparison Summary facilities. 9. ASSESSING BUILDING LIFE CYCLE
providing foundational insights into  CASBEE is broad, covering social and economic Benefits: 10.
sustainable building certification. aspects with flexible applications, suited for various Market Competitiveness: Enhances project sustainability KEY PRACTICES:
Here are the similarities between the BEAM building types and life cycle stages. It incorporates and transparency. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT- USAGE OF ALL RESOURCES, IT
Plus and BCA Green Mark certification the UN Sustainable Development Goals but places Regulatory Compliance: Guides policies in line with ENCOURAGES THE USE OF RESOURCES IN A MANNER THAT IS LESS
schemes: less emphasis on water and energy as individual environmental standards. POLLUTING
Focus on Environmental Sustainability: categories. Health and Well-being: Promotes indoor air quality and RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICE - CONTAINS ENERGY
Energy Efficiency:  Pearl Rating System focuses on environmental natural light. MANAGEMENT, WATER MANAGEMENT, WASTE MANAGEMENT.
Water Conservation: factors, particularly water and energy, and uses a Climate Change Mitigation: Reduces greenhouse gas ENERGY MANAGEMENT IS A CONTINUOUS PROCESS THAT LEADS
Indoor Environmental Quality: tiered certification system for increasing emissions. TO DECLINING ENERGY COST IN THE SHORTEST POSSIBLE TIME.
Resource and Material Stewardship: performance levels. It is more specialized for the Key Similarities WASTE MANAGEMENT- GATHERING, CARRIAGE, PROCESSING
Innovative and Sustainable Design: UAE context and less adaptable to other regions. Environmental Focus: AND RECYCLING OR DISPOSAL OF WASTE PRODUCE.
Certification Tiers: Similarities: Comprehensive Rating: REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE - HOW BUILDING OR STRUCTURE,
Both schemes use tiered rating 1. Focus on Environmental Sustainability: Voluntary Certification: DURING ITS LIFETIME WILL FACE PROBLEMS CAUSED BY
levels (such as Platinum, Gold) to 2. Life Cycle Approach: Performance-Based: ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND VULNERABILITIES.
incentivize higher levels of 3. Energy and Water Conservation: Adaptability: Differences ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH - PERSPECTIVES ON HUMAN
sustainability, with stricter 4. Indoor Environmental Quality: Regional Focus: HEALTH WHICH CONTAINS THE QUALITY OF HUMAN LIFE WHICH BY
requirements for higher 5. community and Social Impact: o BREEAM: UK-based, applicable worldwide; TAKING INTO ACCOUNT ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS INCLUDING
certification levels. PHYSICAL, BIOLOGIAL, SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL.
6. Encouragement of Innovation: focuses on technological innovations.
7. Tiered Certification Levels: o BERDE: Philippines-based, focusing on
8. Both systems have multiple certification levels tropical climate resilience and disaster
(e.g., CASBEE’s "S Rank" to "C" and PRS’s 1 preparedness.
to 5 Pearls), incentivizing higher levels of
sustainability performance.  Economic Impact:
o BREEAM: International marketability,
attracting global investors.
o BERDE: Aligns with local priorities,
supporting the Filipino economy and
resilience to local challenges.