The Building Research Establishment (BRE) has announced details for its 2024 BREEAM Awards – a celebration of sustainable building design from around the world.
The awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday 10th July at The Peninsula Hotel in London, bringing together industry leaders and innovators from across the globe to celebrate the transformative power of buildings in shaping a sustainable future.
BREEAM, which is a core part of BRE’s work to improve the built environment, has been the world’s-leading sustainability assessment method for planning projects, infrastructure and buildings for over 30 years.
The BREEAM Awards is an annual celebration recognising the projects and organisations that, in the view of an expert judging panel, are leading the way with significant achievements in sustainable building design, development and management.
Jane Goddard, Chief Marketing Officer and Deputy CEO at BRE, said: “The BREEAM Awards celebrate the very best from our community, demonstrating just what is possible in pursuit of a greener, healthier built environment.”
This year’s award categories are:
• Best New Construction, Residential Project
• Best New Construction, Commercial Project
• Best Refurbishment & Fit-Out Project
• Best BREEAM In-Use – Residential Building
• Best BREEAM In-Use – Commercial Building
• GRESB Portfolio Integration & Commitment – All Portfolios
• Best Assessor Company
• BREEAM Lifecycle Award
• People’s Choice Award – Whole of BREEAM
Nominees will be announced in May.
Jane Goddard added: “BREEAM has been leading the world in the measurement of the performance of buildings for more than 30 years. Our world-leading, science-based standards empower building owners and managers of all asset classes to achieve their ESG and sustainability goals.
“With the built environment accounting for almost 40% of global carbon emissions, now more than ever we need science-based solutions that mitigate the effects of climate change.
“It’s important that we celebrate the hard work that goes into creating more sustainable construction methods and designs, and their vital role in achieving our net zero commitments by 2050.”
The event will consist of a three-course dinner and award ceremony when the nine award winners are will be revealed.
Find out more about the BREEAM Awards 2024, including how to enter your project for an award or become a sponsor.
