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Sustainability Index for Buildings in Ireland

  • 07-07-2010 1:28pm
    #1
    Filthy animal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭


    Hello

    Does anyone know if there is a sustainability index or rating system in use for buildings in Ireland? It would be something similar to the BER but would take a more comprehensive approach accounting not only for energy efficiency but also for water management, ecological impact, local transport infrastructure, etc. International examples include Breeam in the UK, the Leed system in the States and BASIX in Australia

    Thanks :)


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  • #2
    Macha
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 6,376 Mod ✭✭✭✭Macha


    Hi Filthy Animal (nice name :) )

    The only rating system specified by the government is the BER. Some individuals have decided to have their houses built and certified by independent accrediting organisations, such as the Passiv Haus Institut but they tend to be one-offs.


  • #3
    rayh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 153 ✭✭rayh


    Filthy animal wrote: »
    Hello

    Does anyone know if there is a sustainability index or rating system in use for buildings in Ireland? It would be something similar to the BER but would take a more comprehensive approach accounting not only for energy efficiency but also for water management, ecological impact, local transport infrastructure, etc. International examples include Breeam in the UK, the Leed system in the States and BASIX in Australia

    Thanks :)

    BRE have 2 offices in Ireland and a number of accredited assessors both in the Republic and Northern Ireland. BRE must have some figures from projects on this island and I would have an interest in this information.


  • #4
    Filthy animal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭Filthy animal


    Thanks for the responses.

    I'm doing a thesis on sustainability which involves carrying out a sustainability assessment on a hypothetical residential building in Dublin. I suppose I'll just use the BRE eco homes / codes for sustainable homes rating system that is used in the UK.

    As an aside, it looks like to me that a sustainability rating system is required in this country as the BER is not comprehensive enough. Of course if one were to be established it would in theory supersede the BER, making it redundant!!!!! Wahoo! Loads a fun :D (plus loads more money for the quangos and course providers that have cashed in on the BER already)


  • #5
    Macha
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 6,376 Mod ✭✭✭✭Macha


    I'd agree that BER is not comprehensive as it only measures the energy performance of the building. There's LEED, which is popular in the US and my favourite -the Living Building Challenge:

    http://ilbi.org/

    Jeff Colley of Construct Ireland might be someone to talk to about your project. I'm sure he or one of his colleagues would be happy to help.


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