The winners of the BREEAM Awards 2022 have finally been announced by BRE at the BREEAM Summit, an annual celebratory networking conference
BREEAM has been the world-leading sustainability assessment method for planning projects, infrastructure and buildings for over 30 years. The BREEAM Awards are an annual celebration of the projects and organisations that have significantly contributed to sustainable design, development and management.
The winners were decided by an independent judging panel. This year, a French group called Carmila, the third largest listed owner of commercial property in continental Europe, took home the GRESB/BREEAM award in the large portfolio category. The BREEAM and GRESB collaboration is now in its sixth year, and aims to recognise responsible investment and demonstrate the role that BREEAM plays in supporting ESG strategy.
Other winners from the BREEAM Awards 2022 include the Maison Administrative de la Province de Namur and The UAE Pavilion. Both of these winners have proven that they can strike the perfect balance between cutting-edge aesthetic design and an unwavering commitment to environmental standards.
The Maison Administrative de la Province de Namur can be found in the Belgian city of Namur. The building makes unique use of renewable energies such as by extracting energy from the groundwater which surrounds the development.
BREEAM award winners
The winners of BREEAM Awards 2022 are the following:
- Carmila SA – Responsible Investment Large Portfolio
- ASR Dutch Mobility Office Fund, a.s.r real estate – Responsible Investment Small Portfolio
- Albert-Jan Vermeulen, MAT25; Jorg Boerma, MAT25 and Mel Allwood, Arup – Assessors of the Year
- Atelier Ten – Assessor Organisation of the Year
- Hoogvliet Distributiecentrum – Commercial Project – Post-Construction Award
- M1 Lódź – Commercial Project – In-use Award
- Collectie Centrum – Public Sector Project – Post-Construction Award
- Bursa Buyuksehir Belediye Binasi – Public Sector Project – In-use Award
- Morley House – Homes – Post-Construction Award
- Hoogvliet Distributiecentrum – Your BREEAM Awards
- Maison Administrative de la Province de Namur – Regional Award – Western Europe
- V.Offices – Regional Award – Central and Eastern Europe
- The Pavilion – Regional Award – Asia
- Hotel EL AMIRANTE – Regional Award – Americas
- Julie Craighill – Ensight – Directors Award
Challenges bring opportunities to innovate
Dr Shamir Ghumra, head of building performance services at BRE, commented:
“In a year which has seen us begin to bounce back from the pandemic, it feels particularly special to be able to celebrate such wonderful and innovative achievements from across the globe.
“Ensuring that buildings are fit for the future, while at same time enhancing people’s quality of life, has always been at the heart of what we do. This ceremony gives us the opportunity to thank those who have and will continue to support and advocate for BREEAM.
“The last two years have presented many challenges for our industry. But challenges also bring opportunities to innovate, and a reason to push our ambitions even further.
“This time last year we weren’t able to present the BREEAM Awards in person, and it’s been a pleasure celebrating these successes with all the winners and fellow nominees. We look forward to continuing our work with BREEAM and spreading its positive impact.”
The BREEAM Awards 2022 was hosted by BRE head of building performance services Dr Shamir Ghumra and included a keynote speech from Marie Frier, global head of ESG research at Barclays Bank. Frier discussed how the financial sector can support real estate’s transition to net zero, with a focus on the role of green finance.
Other keynote speakers and panellists included: Grace Kwok, chairman and executive director of Allied Sustainability and Environmental Consultants Group Limited; Leah Barnes, sustainability manager, CEG; and Chris Hocknell, director, Eight Associates.
