| Number of credits available | Minimum standards |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
To provide an external space which gives occupants privacy and a sense of wellbeing.
The following is required to demonstrate compliance:
| 1 | The outdoor space (private or semi-private) must comply with the following requirements: |
| 1.a | Is of a size that allows all occupants to sit outside |
| 1.b | Is accessible for all occupants, including wheelchair users |
| 1.c | Is accessible only to occupants of designated dwellings. |
| 2 | The outdoor spaces need to be adjacent, or in close proximity to the dwellings and meet the minimum size requirements (see Compliance notes). |
None.
| Ref | Terms | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Shell and core (non-residential and residential institutions only) | ||
CN1 | Applicable assessment criteria | Both options: This issue is not applicable. Refer to Appendix D – Shell and core project assessments for a more detailed description of the shell and core assessment options. |
Residential - Partially fitted and fully fitted | ||
CN2 | Applicable assessment criteria - Single and multiple dwellings | Both options: All criteria relevant to the building type and function apply. Refer to Appendix E – Applicability of BREEAM New Construction to single and multiple dwellings, partially and fully fitted for a more detailed description of residential assessment options. |
| General | ||
Extensions to existing buildings | There are no additional or different requirements to those outlined above specific to extension projects. | |
CN3.1 | Minimum space requirements | Subject to any higher requirements arising from national regulations or established national best practice, these are to be set at a level which is compliant with the following:
|
CN3.2 | Outdoor spaces | The following are representative examples of outdoor spaces:
|
CN3.3 | Non-compliant outdoor space | 'Juliet' balconies generally do not comply with the criteria as they are too small to provide an external space. Enclosed areas, such as conservatories, do not comply with the criteria. |
CN3.4 | Accessible only to occupants of designated dwellings | The design of the space, its boundaries and its relationship with the designated dwelling should make it clear that the space is only for the use of occupants. |
None.
| Ref | Design stage | Post-construction stage |
|---|---|---|
| All | Drawings or a copy of the specification confirming: The number of bedrooms served by the outdoor space That the outdoor space meets the minimum size requirements and is located adjacent or close to the dwelling AND Where a shared outdoor space is provided, details of the security and control arrangements for access. | BREEAM Assessor’s site inspection report and photographic evidence or ‘as-built’ drawings. |
None.
None.
BREEAM International New Construction 2016
Reference: SD233 – Issue: 2.0
Date: 03/07/2017
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