CASBEE - Comprehensive Assessment System for Building Environmental Efficiency)
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| Web Address |
http://www.ibec.or.jp/CASBEE/english/index.htm |
| Type |
Industry/sector based |
| Category |
GHG/climate change; Health and Safety; Natural resource management; Toxic/hazardous/restricted; Waste management; Water management |
| Scope |
Construction/demolition (building materials) |
| Life Cycle |
Disposal; Manufacturing/processing; Use |
| Independently Audited |
No |
| Standards Available |
Yes |
| Audit Frequency |
Bi-annually |
| Certifier |
Institute for Building Environment and Energy Conservation |
| Usage |
Japan |
| Country of Origin |
Japan; Asia |
| Year of Origin |
2002 |
| Owner |
Japan Sustainable Building Consortium (JSBC), Institute for Building Environment and Energy Conservation |
| Accreditation |
n/a |
| Synopsis |
A voluntary evaluation tool for assessing the environmental design and performance of buildings that is carried out by architects trained in CASBEE evaluation. |