The civil construction sector has been enthusiastically
investing in obtaining environmental seals. They add value to the enterprise
and elevate the company's concept, by demonstrating compliance with
environmental legislation and respect for the planet.
There are several environmental certificates, national and
international, each with its own concession criteria. Energy efficiency,
recycling, rational use of natural resources and innovative sustainable
solutions are examples of requirements for a building to be certified as
“green”.
Do you want to know some of the most coveted environmental
stamps in civil construction? That's why we wrote this article. Keep reading!
Buildings have a considerable impact on the environment, as
they demand raw material, waste water and energy, produce toxic waste and emit
gases into the atmosphere. In order to minimize such impacts, construction
standards and seals have been established to certify projects that excel in
respecting nature.
Below, check out some of the main environmental
certifications:
AQUA-HQE SEAL
The Vanzolini Foundationgrants this seal of international
recognition, based on the French certificate Démarche Haute Qualité
Environnementale . To live up to it, the construction needs to undergo
face-to-face audits that evaluate, for example:
• construction
/ environment relationship
• low
environmental impact on the construction site;
• water,
energy and waste management;
• thermal,
acoustic, visual and olfactory comfort;
• sanitary
quality of air, water and environments.
LEED BADGE
This seal was the pioneer among the certifications, which
makes it one of the best known in the civil construction sector.
In the assessment for the Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED) certification, points are awarded in aspects such
as:
• use of
water and other natural resources;
• quality
of the materials used;
• project
location;
• indoor
and outdoor environments;
• Innovative
solutions.
Depending on the score obtained, the building will be
classified as Certified, Silver, Gold or Platinum. The seal is granted by GBC
Brasil.
PROCEL BUILDINGS
Awarded by Eletrobras, through institutions accredited by
the National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro), this
seal certifies buildings for their energy efficiency.
It can be obtained both in the construction phase and after
the completion of the work. See the website for detailed information.
BLUE HOUSE STAMP
Caixa Econômica Federal assesses the socio-environmental
impacts of construction projects that want to obtain this seal. The
certification considers aspects such as the conscious use of natural resources,
the social development of the surroundings, integration with the area, urban
solutions and others.
Both the builder and the buyers of the units receive
discounts on the interest rates of the financing. See information on the Caixa
website.
BREEAM SEAL
Do you want a very high level international certification
for your construction? Then, apply for the evaluation of the English
institution Building Research Establishment (BRE), which created the label in
1992. It is well known and respected in Europe, but still little known in
Brazil.
The certification covers different types of buildings, such
as industrial, commercial and residential. Among the aspects evaluated for the
award of the seal are health and well-being, management, ecology, pollution,
waste treatment, water and energy use and others.
Certified buildings with environmental seals are well
regarded by society and, therefore, more valued by the market. However, the
most important profit from a sustainable building is not financial, but social
and environmental. If everyone takes care of the planet, everyone profits.
Are you curious to know which buildings have environmental
seals for civil construction? Then read our article and meet five of them.
Number three on the list is surprising. Check it out!
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