BREEAM Certification – Land Use & Ecology

Land Use & Ecology is a component of the BREEAM certification for sustainable buildings, focusing on enhancing the ecological and natural aspects of a project. This section promotes the integration of biodiversity into the urban environment, strengthening the connection between the building and the surrounding natural landscape.

The BREEAM Certification – specifically its Land Use & Ecology section – contributes to achieving a higher building rating and applies to:

  • New constructions (BREEAM International New Construction)
  • Existing buildings (BREEAM In-Use)
  • Renovations (BREEAM Refurbishment)

Greenwich provides specialized BREEAM consultancy – Land Use & Ecology

The Biodiversity Unit supports designers, real estate developers, investment funds, and companies in integrating tangible biodiversity elements into their projects. This is achieved through the proper implementation and verification of the BREEAM Landscape & Ecology requirements, ensuring compliance with the necessary criteria to maximize the number of achievable credits and facilitate certification.

New habitats—such as flowering and shrubby meadows, bio-ponds, woodland patches, various types of hedgerows, groves, and light structures for wildlife reproduction—are among the environmental enhancements designed and proposed by Greenwich’s Biodiversity Unit, following a logic that is not only aesthetic but, above all, ecological and functional.

From design to implementation, our consultancy is structured through the following phases:

  • Preliminary analysis: identifying opportunities for ecological improvement on the site to enhance biodiversity
  • Collection of technical documentation: detailed descriptions of proposed environmental enhancements and preparation of the required evidence for the certification process
  • Client support: assisting with the optimal integration of environmental enhancements into the project
  • Certification management assistance: guiding clients through the specific stages of the BREEAM certification process

Achieving BREEAM certification with a strong focus on the ecological component allows you to:

  • Increase the long-term economic value of the property
  • Demonstrate the ecological quality and sustainability of the project—an increasingly demanded feature in today’s real estate market
  • Make a tangible contribution to biodiversity enhancement, improving both environmental and social well-being

Ask Greenwich for a personalized and detailed plan to achieve BREEAM – Land Use & Ecology certification. Our tailored approach is designed for buildings seeking to enhance and promote the biodiversity of their surroundings, while also improving the quality of life for their occupants.