Encore could provide two extra BREEAM credits and as many as five when used with other water saving devices under the WAT 01 category. Up to six points could be claimed under LEED’s Water Efficiency category. Choosing Encore means for the first time that BREEAM credits and LEED points can be claimed for toilet cisterns.
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Why is BREEAM important?
UK-based BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) brings sustainable value to developments. It helps investors, developers, design and construction teams and occupiers to use natural resources more efficiently. Developments delivered through BREEAM offer value in many ways, including: reducing carbon, creating planet friendly buildings and communities, making places healthier and more productive for people, […]
Read More At what stage should an Encore cistern be specified in order to qualify for BREEAM credits?
BREEAM assessments are carried out at the planning stage of a project. Therefore the best time to select an Encore cistern is during the design phase when the BREEAM pre-assessment is produced. By doing so, Encore could provide two new, additional BREEAM credits and as many as five when used with other water saving devices when a […]
Read More Which categories will I be able to claim BREEAM credits for?
Encore could provide two extra BREEAM credits and as many as five when used with other water saving devices under the WAT 01 BREEAM category.
Read More Will installing an Encore cistern improve my building’s BREEAM rating?
Yes. The BREEAM rating system assesses nine categories, one of which is water, awarding credits in each. Schemes are certified on a scale of Pass, Good, Very Good, Excellent and Outstanding. The more credits gained, the higher the rating. Installing Encore cisterns helps achieve a higher rating – a huge advantage as toilets are needed […]
Read More Does Encore qualify for BREEAM credits?
Yes, it is a BREEAM compatible product. For the first time, BREEAM credits can now be secured for cisterns thanks to Encore’s water saving designs.
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