BREEAM USA In-use Residential Plus - BREEAM
BREEAM USA In-use Residential Plus
About BREEAM USA In-use Residential Plus
BREEAM In-Use Residential Plus is a holistic certification for multifamily assets, encouraging improvements for health, wellbeing and sustainable use.
The methodology allows for an independent assessment of both the physical asset’s performance and operational management. Certification is conducted by an independent, third-party licensed assessor.
BREEAM USA In-Use Residential Plus is accepted by Fannie Mae for their Green Financing Program. This program offers preferential pricing on loans secured by a multifamily property with a Fannie Mae-recognized green building certification.
Benefits of BREEAM USA In-use Residential Plus
The BREEAM USA In-use residential plus standards benefit investors, developers, owners and occupiers by:
![Supporting routes to net zero](https://breeam.com/documents/705086/705239/Screenshot+2024-01-19+121500.png/bcb000d7-d0e3-99c6-540b-36d59f5e25aa?t=1705646731729)
Supporting routes to net zero
Providing independent, third-party assurance on asset performance and sustainability
![Providing independent, third-party assurance on asset performance and sustainability](https://breeam.com/documents/705086/705224/Screenshot+2024-01-18+185408.png/2248b36a-0879-df4c-5b0e-aa2a73256cbc?t=1705584246216)
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Enhancing economic and social value
Contributing to environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals
![Contributing to environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals](https://breeam.com/documents/705086/705239/Screenshot+2024-01-19+121636.png/2bc2ddc7-80c4-8f5b-68bb-0ed26ffcd021?t=1705646825581)
![Mitigating environmental impact](https://breeam.com/documents/705086/705239/Screenshot+2024-01-19+121756.png/4f7149d6-9278-49d0-d6d9-116538573a49?t=1705646896038)
Mitigating environmental impact
Reducing operational costs
![Reducing operational costs](https://breeam.com/documents/705086/705239/Screenshot+2024-01-19+122218.png/1f99869e-65c4-2b69-d6ee-210b94379e9a?t=1705647153369)
![Providing one assessment for multiple sustainability outcomes](https://breeam.com/documents/705086/705239/Screenshot+2024-01-19+122336.png/4e686ff6-c98f-5c66-81d6-88f6fd603cec?t=1705647234695)
Providing one assessment for multiple sustainability outcomes
Supporting disclosures and reporting requirements
![Supporting disclosures and reporting requirements](https://breeam.com/documents/705086/705239/Screenshot+2024-01-19+122607.png/80b72d6b-532c-6e7e-cfcf-cef48d4634c6?t=1705647382586)
![Driving sales and rental values](https://breeam.com/documents/705086/730838/Screenshot+2024-03-21+132826.png/e2afe814-ce02-787e-f2b8-692274bb5006?t=1711007909919)
Driving sales and rental values
Retaining, improving, and future proofing existing assets
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Register to download the BREEAM USA Residential Plus technical standard
Register to download the manual![residential plus](https://breeam.com/documents/707114/1624023/Untitled+design.png/bf90e204-d133-c206-ee7b-4669eb5d3e54?t=1713885064221)
Get in touch
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