Thermal comfort – Time-critical requirement

The requirement for the full dynamic thermal analysis at detailed design stage, is set as this is the optimal stage to achieve the required sustainability outcome. When undertaken at a later stage, opportunities may be missed, options reduced or costs may become prohibitive. therefore the stipulated timeframes for such actions must generally be adhered to. However, if, due to specific circumstances or a non-standard the procurement route being used, the assessor can demonstrate that the aim of the criteria can still be fully met, despite the project having moved into a subsequent work stage, this will be accepted by BREEAM.
In such cases, the assessor must justify and demonstrate that the ability to fully meet the aim of the criterion has not been compromised.