BREEAM In-use Residential Plus for US projects
BREEAM USA Residential Plus is a benchmarking and certification pathway available to multifamily assets pursuing financial incentives tied to minimum performance requirements.
The methodology allows for an independent assessment of both the physical asset’s performance and operational management. Certification is conducted by an independent, third-party licensed Assessor.
Residential Plus is accepted by Fannie Mae for their Green Financing Program. This program offers preferential pricing on loans secured by a multifamily property with a Fannie Mae-recognized green building certification.
Learn more about the BREEAM USA Residential Plus program
Benefits of BREEAM USA Residential Plus
The In-use Residential Plus standards benefit investors, developers, owners and occupiers by:
Driving sales and rental values
Supporting routes to net zero
Contributing to ESG goals
Mitigating environmental impact
Reducing operational costs
Providing one assessment for multiple sustainability outcomes
Enhancing economic and social value
Supporting disclosures and reporting requirements
Providing independent, third-party assurance on asset performance and sustainability
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BREEAM USA case studies
Browse the latest case studies from BREEAM USA

Aligning ESG goals: LXP’s collaborative approach to Green Building Standards

China Basin – Achieving BREEAM Very Good rating on a waterfront Tech & Life Sciences Campus in San Francisco

WashREIT leverages green bond funding to achieve BREEAM certification of eight assets

DEKA USA Property TWO LP 3050 Gateway Distribution Center achieves BREEAM certification in efforts for continual progress

2840 Junction in the Silicon Valley achieves BREEAM Good rating on Metlife Investment Management and Cushman & Wakefield campus
