Introduction
BEAM Plus - Building Environmental Assessment Method is a comprehensive environmental assessment tool for buildings which is carried out on a voluntary basis. It defines the best practice criteria for a range of sustainability issues across the whole life-cycle of buildings.
Owned and operated by the BEAM Society Limited (BSL), it is recognised as one of the world’s leading green building assessment tools.
The Development of BEAM Plus Existing Schools Version 2.0 (ES v2.0)
The assessment tool of BEAM Plus Existing Schools Version 2.0 is specifically designed to assess the sustainability performance of school premises. Considering both the hardware and software elements of an existing school, the assessment criteria define a range of sustainability issues and/ or best practices to help schools reduce energy consumption and carbon emission. It also places emphasis on integrating green awareness into education through enhancing the environmental awareness of teachers and students.
Performance Categories
The assessment framework of BEAM Plus ES v2.0 includes the following categories: