The Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM), first published by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) in 1990, is widely recognised as the world's longest established method of identifying the sustainability performance of buildings.
Buildings and construction are among Denmarks largest sources of environmental impact. Construction and operation of buildings account for roughly 40% of national energy use and almost a quarter of Denmarks CO emissions. The sector also generates a large share of the countrys material waste.
Denmark is increasingly recognised as a standout example in sustainable construction, combining ambitious regulations, innovative materials and circular-economy principles to transform its built environment. Below is a looked-at summary of how the nation is acting at the frontier of low-carbon, resource-efficient construction.
Through a case study of the Danish building sector, it investigates the potential of technological advancements to meet absolute sustainability targets and explores mitigation strategies to bridge the gap between current impacts and absolute targets. The study covers 16 environmental impact categories.
Denmark In Denmark, the Environmental Protection Act (Miljbeskyttelsesloven) provides overarching rules on environmental protection and sustainable practices in construction. Notably, the Danish Building Regulations 2018 (BR 18 Bygningsreglementet) impose new climate sustainability requirements.
As we can see from the illustration, Environmental Building Construction Denmark has many fascinating aspects to explore.
+ Most construction contracts in Denmark include delay liquidated damages provisions. The AB Standards state that no additional claims arising out of the delay can be made in excess of any agreed liquidated damages.
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