Education Posts
BREEAM In-Use (for Existing Buildings)
Why choose BREEAM certification? BREEAM USA In-Use costs less and certifies faster compared to other sustainability rating systems. BREEAM provides consistent, credible means to define impact and performance. BREEAM uses robust science to determine environmental quality and improves asset and portfolio value while reducing risk.
LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance
LEED Operations and Maintenance (O+M) recognizes existing buildings' sustainability strategies and reduced contributions to climate change. The latest version (LEED v4.1) is simpler + faster to obtain certification than v4, which is going obsolete.
Decarbonizing Industrial Buildings – a Sustainability Guide for Real Estate Developers
Real estate developers are making commitments to net-zero and carbon neutral but many don't know how they’ll get there. GAIA's Decarbonizing Industrial Buildings: A Guide for Real Estate Developers uses proven strategies to reduce emissions across building portfolios, at scale. Topics include energy efficiency, low-carbon materials, solar options, government regulations, and ESG reporting.