BREEM

Hey Evie, Oscar, and Benjamin! Do you know what BREEAM is?

• A government policy

• A construction company

• A type of renewable energy

• A certification system for sustainable buildings

Answer explanation

BREEAM is a certification system for sustainable buildings, not a government policy, construction company, or type of renewable energy.

During a lively classroom debate, Scarlett asked, 'Which organisation developed BREEAM?' Can you help her out?

• BRE

• UNESCO

• EPA

• Greenpeace

Answer explanation

BRE developed BREEAM, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Hey Kiara, Priya, and Aarav! Can you guess how many BREEAM certified buildings are there worldwide?

• Over 995,000

• Over 2,000,000

• Over 500,000

• Over 1,000,000

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Over 995,000' as there are more than 995,000 BREEAM certified buildings worldwide.

Hey Kiara, Oliver, and Grace! Do you know what BREEAM certification rewards?

• Sustainability performance beyond regulations

• The fastest construction time

• The lowest construction cost

• The most innovative design

Answer explanation

BREEAM certification rewards sustainability performance beyond regulations, making it the correct choice.

Hey class! Scarlett, Matilda, and Benjamin are discussing BREEAM. Can you help them figure out which of the following is NOT a focus area of BREEAM?

• Promoting low-impact design

• Reducing carbon emissions

• Increasing construction speed

• Adapting to climate change

Answer explanation

Increasing construction speed is NOT a focus area of BREEAM.

Hey Aarav, Rosie, and Mia! Do you know what the Home Quality Mark is all about?

• To evaluate public infrastructure

• To certify commercial buildings

• To rate the energy efficiency of appliances

• To showcase the quality of homes in the UK

Answer explanation

The purpose of the Home Quality Mark is to showcase the quality of homes in the UK, not to evaluate public infrastructure, certify commercial buildings, or rate the energy efficiency of appliances.

During a lively classroom debate, Priya asked, 'Which BREEAM standard is used to improve operational performance?'

• BREEAM Communities

• BREEAM Refurbishment & Fit-Out

• BREEAM New Construction

• BREEAM In-Use

Answer explanation

The BREEAM standard used to improve operational performance is BREEAM In-Use.

Hey Matilda, Isabella, and Samuel! Do you know what BREEAM Infrastructure focuses on?

• Certifying retail spaces

• Improving energy efficiency in homes

• Designing new residential buildings

• Sustainability rating for infrastructure and civil engineering

Answer explanation

BREEAM Infrastructure focuses on sustainability rating for infrastructure and civil engineering, not certifying retail spaces, improving energy efficiency in homes, or designing new residential buildings.

Isla, Isabella, and Sophie are discussing the benefits of BREEAM certification. Which of the following do you think they agree on?

• Reduced construction costs

• Enhanced asset performance

• Faster project completion

• Increased property taxes

Answer explanation

The benefit of BREEAM certification is enhanced asset performance, not reduced construction costs, faster project completion, or increased property taxes.

Hey Aarav, Benjamin, and Poppy! What do you think is the main goal of BREEAM's holistic approach to sustainability?

• Increasing building height

• Maximising profit

• Minimising construction time

• Achieving ESG, health, and net zero goals

Answer explanation

The main goal of BREEAM's holistic approach to sustainability is achieving ESG, health, and net zero goals.