BREEAM for Schools 2006
Launched in January 2005, BREEAM Schools assesses new build and refurbishment school projects in line with the Department of Education and Skills (DfES) requirements. Assessment criteria are based on environmental performance levels rather than specific design solutions, giving the design team and client maximum flexibility to select appropriate systems and innovative solutions whilst ensuring high environmental performance standards. DfES requires the following new build and refurbishment projects to achieve at least a ‘very good’ rating:
- Primary school projects costing £500k or more
- Secondary school projects costing £2m or more
- All projects involving remodelling or complete refurbishment of more than 10% of the total gross internal floor area of a school
In order to discuss a specific project and gain an overview of the likely BREEAM rating a specific scheme will achieve contact Ambient at info@aeeuk.com or call 0114 266 5704.