Certification of green building is a certificate that proves that a building has implemented the green building concept, which is environmentally responsible and uses natural resources efficiently. There are several certifications that can be obtained, ranging from Greenship, EDGE, LEED, Green Mark, BREEAM, WELL, to DGNB.
Understanding Types Certification of Green Building
There are many certifications for green buildings that can be obtained. Here are some of them:
Greenship
Greenship is a certificate by the Green Building Council Indonesia or GBCI. There are 5 different types of Greenship certificates: Greenship New Building, Greenship Existing Building, Greenship Homes, Greenship Neighborhood, and Greenship Interior Space.
EDGE
Next is EDGE or Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies from the International Finance Corporation or IFC. Many developing countries choose EDGE because the process is simpler than other types.
LEED
LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, from the U.S. Green Building Council, is one of the popular certifications. Various countries can apply for it, and now nearly 190 countries are using it with a total of more than 105,000 buildings.
Green Mark
The Green Mark is certificate by the Building and Construction Authority of Singapore. Green Mark focuses on energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, environmental protection, and innovation. There are several levels, such as platinum, gold plus, gold, silver, and provisional certification.
DGNB
The next certification of green building is DGNB, issued by the German Sustainable Building Council in Germany. DGNB for new buildings and existing buildings. Like other certificates, this type also has several levels, namely platinum, gold, silver, and bronze.
BREEAM
Next is BREEAM, or the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method, issued by the U.K.-based Building Research Establishment. This certificate has been used in more than 600,000 buildings across over 80 countries.
WELL
WELL is a certification from the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) for buildings, interior spaces, or communities that support well-being and health. There are several levels in this certificate, namely platinum, gold, silver, and bronze.
The types of certifications that are valid in various countries around the world are indeed very diverse. These various types of certificates are certainly very important for building owners. Therefore, it is not surprising that many people strive to obtain them.
Now, for those who want to get a certification of green building but are still having difficulties, they can rely on SHL Green Building services. This service is ready to help build owners obtain certificate more easily and quickly, so that building owners do not have to struggle to handle it on their own.
