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RE 04 - Sustainable Buildings

Information correct as of 29thMarch 2024. Please see kb.breeam.com for the latest compliance information.

Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) and Home Quality Mark (HQM) certification - KBCN0368

CSH assessments will continue to be recognised where they are part of a legacy requirement. Where CSH is not part of a legacy requirement, but the client wishes to demonstrate going beyond current regulatory requirements for dwellings, then it is possible for the client to voluntarily commit to achieving HQM certification. Where the client wishes to demonstrate a commitment to achieving HQM certification then a written commitment from the client would be accepted as evidence. Credits are allocated as follows for HQM:
Credit(s) Home Quality Mark star rating
3 2 stars
4 3 stars
5 4 stars
6 5 stars
To promote a continued commitment to sustainability throughout the lifecycle of a development and to reflect the changing policy context in the UK.

Using LEED or Nordic Swan Ecolabel as the accredited third party assessment scheme - KBCN1219

The developer has committed to using an accredited third-party assessment scheme to measure the level of sustainable design, construction and refurbishment of all buildings on the site. Credits are available based on the following performance:
Credit(s) LEED Points earned Nordic Swan Ecolabel
0 LEED Certified 40-49 points -
3 LEED Silver 50-59 points -
4 LEED Gold 60-79 points Certified
5 LEED Platinum 80+ points -
6 Not possible with LEED -
14 Dec 2023 – Updated to include guidance for Nordic Swan Ecolabel.

Information correct as of 29thMarch 2024. Please see kb.breeam.com for the latest compliance information.