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BREEAM International New Construction Version 7 is the next version of the world-leading sustainability assessment for the built environment, which will be fully released at the end of 2024. This update ensures that the assessment criteria are current and remain in line with the latest scientific knowledge, thereby increasing the value of sales and rentals.

BREEAM New Construction V7 is more accessible and transparent, continuing to drive performance through design and construction stages – regardless of building type, space use, building age, or performance – to deliver better performing buildings that minimize environmental impacts and support occupant health and wellbeing.

The upcoming LEED v5 is an ambitious overhaul of the existing LEED rating systems, emphasizing significantly on carbon reduction, resilience, equity, and ecological restoration.  Core objectives include Climate Action, Quality of Life, and Ecological Conservation.

At the age of 651, this astonishing Venetian palazzo is officially the oldest holder or LEED certification in the world. It thus taken over a record that was previously held by Fay House of Harward (350 years old).

Sede Centrale ca Foscari, initially built as residence for Venetian doge Francisco Foscari, now serves as headquarters for Ca Foscari university.       The extraordinary palazzo is situated right on the Grand Canal and belongs to one of the most magnificient historic buildings there are to be seen in Venice.