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Choosing a sustainability target for a building starts with more than recognition of a certificate. The team first needs to understand the project's obligations, its current stage and the owner's objectives. YeS-Int and LEED are…
Read the postOwners seeking better resource efficiency need to understand which building decisions influence the outcome. EDGE is one of the green building certification systems available for this purpose. It addresses energy, water and…
Read the postA building's energy performance depends on more than the efficiency of an individual product. Its façade, lighting, environmental systems and pattern of use work together. Energy modelling helps examine these relationships during…
Read the postEnergy modeling is a method for predicting a building's energy performance at the design stage through computer simulation. In LEED certification, energy modeling is used to demonstrate the project's approach to the energy…
Read the postDesigning a naturally lit interior involves more than adding glass to a façade. The team should consider where light reaches, how it changes over time and where direct sunlight becomes concentrated. Daylight simulation helps…
Read the postA building's environment is shaped by air, water, light, sound and how the space is used. WELL is a certification system that assesses building and interior conditions supporting occupant health and well-being. For project teams,…
Read the postA new LEED version means more than a different checklist. It affects how the team establishes objectives, technical studies and application preparation. Considering LEED v5 starts with understanding the building scope alongside…
Read the postA green certification target for a public building requires coordinated preparation across design, construction and operations. The authority needs to understand who supplies information and when it will be used. Planning YeS-Int…
Read the postA building may have several suitable façade, shading, insulation or mechanical system options. Understanding their combined effects on energy, comfort and cost is not always straightforward. Building optimisation supports…
Read the postWhen an energy report describes savings, the first question is what the result is compared against. The same design may appear different when compared with a different starting point. ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G, used in LEED energy…
Read the postAfter occupation, building performance is shaped by intensity of use, operating settings, maintenance and subsequent changes. Sustainability objectives may therefore need to be considered beyond the design stage. LEED O+M focuses…
Read the postMaterial choices deserve attention alongside energy systems when assessing a building’s environmental impact. Investors and design teams need reliable information to understand what different options mean. The EDGE materials…
Read the postWhen setting a low-carbon objective for a building, it is important to clarify how design decisions relate to that objective. A useful emissions assessment helps an investor understand why an option is preferred. Its purpose,…
Read the postA green building certification budget should show the project team what work will be undertaken and within which scope. A useful proposal distinguishes consulting, fees payable to the certification body and the necessary…
Read the postA building’s energy decisions also shape long-term choices about its operation. LEED v5 provides a framework that considers these decisions alongside carbon objectives. Project teams need to understand which design questions…
Read the postAbbreviations used in a YeS-Int assessment help the project team track different topics within a shared structure. For investors, the value lies in understanding which information will support each design decision. Reading…
Read the postFor an investor choosing between BREEAM and LEED, the first step is to define project needs. Building type, stage, investor objectives and available evidence should be considered together. Although the system names may suggest…
Read the postDefining what a building’s systems must achieve matters, and so does deciding how their performance against those requirements will be assessed. Commissioning connects objectives with checks and documentation. Its value for…
Read the postExplaining a building investment’s environmental objectives during financing discussions requires clarity about the supporting information. Green building certification may be one source of evidence. Understanding the document’s…
Read the postWorking with an appropriate professional helps a green building team turn objectives into design decisions and consistent documentation. Credentials such as LEED AP, WELL AP and EDGE Expert provide a starting point for…
Read the postHigher temperatures in built-up areas compared with nearby rural areas, or with other parts of the same city, are associated with the urban heat island effect. EPA defines the phenomenon in general terms: a developed area…
Read the postA building's water consumption is shaped by its use and occupants' needs. Maintenance, detecting leaks and managing outdoor irrigation affect the outcome alongside tap and flushing fixture choices. Water efficiency should…
Read the postIndoor air quality connects design decisions with everyday operation. Outdoor conditions, materials, cleaning practices, occupants and ventilation systems all affect a space. Effective preparation considers these influences…
Read the postReading energy performance documents correctly helps a project team understand why each form of information is prepared. Türkiye's Energy Performance Certificate, known locally as EKB (Enerji Kimlik Belgesi), is a national…
Read the postImproving an existing building starts with understanding how it operates today. Considering equipment condition, operating patterns, maintenance needs and occupant expectations together makes appropriate actions clearer. A…
Read the postThe team needs to understand how decisions about ventilation, water, light and sound translate into conditions in the finished space. WELL performance verification assesses defined environmental conditions on site. The design and…
Read the postCalculating the energy implications of a façade and choosing between façade and system options can be different stages of the same decision. Energy modelling calculates building behaviour; optimisation searches for suitable…
Read the postA work area beside a window and a deeper area of the same room may receive different amounts of daylight. Controls that respond to this difference allow natural and electric light to work together. Daylight-responsive design…
Read the postTranslating a glazing choice or mechanical system decision into an EDGE assessment requires current technical information and supporting documents. Preparing a project in the EDGE App brings this information into a shared record.…
Read the postOriginal drawings may differ from the equipment or operating hours in use today. Before renovation, the team needs to understand how well an energy model represents current conditions. Reviewing documents, consumption records and…
Read the postYeS-Int requirements apply to publicly owned healthcare, education, dormitory and service buildings requiring a new building permit where total building construction area is 10,000 m² or more (Planned Areas Zoning Regulation, Art.…
Read the postThe LEED Rating System defines environmentally friendly practices across many categories during design, construction and operation. Work within the LEED certification system includes water conservation, energy efficiency, carbon…
Read the postThe question "Why are green buildings important?" is one we often encounter. In this article we have tried to convey the importance and advantages of green buildings. For the best-known green building certificate, you can visit…
Read the postThe LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification system is a voluntary, market-oriented tool that evaluates the sustainability performance of buildings and developments. LEED was developed by the U.S. Green…
Read the postThis page covers what a green building certificate is, which green building certification systems exist, and the features that set green buildings apart. The details of each system are available on the page of the relevant…
Read the postThe LEED green building rating system is the best-known and most preferred green building certification system in the world. You can visit our page on the LEED certificate, and find information about certified buildings in this…
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