Standards
BREEAM Health and Wellbeing
The Health and Wellbeing (Hea) section of BREEAM rewards measurable improvements in indoor air quality, thermal comfort, lighting and acoustics. It is where most UK commercial projects engage with wellbeing rigour.
- Hea 02 IAQ credits
- Hea 04 thermal comfort
- Hea 05 acoustic performance
- Hea 01 visual comfort
- Practical evidence packs
- Compatible with WELL
What Hea credits cover
Hea 02 covers low-emission materials and IAQ measurement; Hea 04 thermal comfort modelling and post-occupancy; Hea 01 daylight, view and glare; Hea 05 indoor and external noise.
Who this is for
Facility managers, property managers, HR and wellbeing leads, health & safety teams, workplace consultants and building owners pursuing BREEAM ratings for new build, refurbishment or in-use assets.
How we support BREEAM Hea credits
Pre-design Hea credit strategy, low-emission material specification, post-construction IAQ measurement, thermal comfort modelling and evidence-pack drafting for your BREEAM AP.
Frequently asked questions
- Can BREEAM and WELL run on the same project?
- Yes — most premium UK projects pursue both.
- Is BREEAM In-Use relevant?
- Yes — particularly for portfolios looking for an annual rating.
- Do you write the AP submission?
- We work alongside the appointed BREEAM AP, providing the underlying evidence.
Plan your BREEAM Hea credits
Talk to us about gap analysis for your project.