BREEAM C to support ambitious district planning

Hiedanranta in Tampere has been awarded with an interim BREEAM Communities certificate (BREEAM C). This is globally recognised and Europe’s leading method for assessing the sustainability of regional projects. The purpose of BREEAM is to ensure that Hiedanranta is designed to be socially, economically and environmentally sustainable. The assessment emphasises the perspective of the resident and takes into account local conditions and climate.

Out of a three-stage assessment, the project has now passed the first stage, which assessed the Hiedanranta Master Plan. Next, we will move on to stages two and three, which will initially focus on the first pending town plan area. The planning of the area is carried out in close cooperation between the City of Tampere and Hiedanrannan Kehitys Oy. Hiedanranta’s BREEAM Communities process has been led by the framework contract partner of the City of Tampere, Sitowise Oy.

The assessment method helps ensure that the planning

encourages cycling and walking throughout the year
reduces emissions from transport
pays attention to the recycling of construction and demolition waste
reduces light pollution
ensures the identity and preservation of the area
involves the people of the municipality in the preparation stage, especially in connection with common and open spaces
minimises carbon emissions from energy consumption in buildings
maintains a long-term plan with the management of green areas
enables diverse housing, such as affordable and supported housing
reduces the environmental impact of infrastructure construction, e.g. through material choices

Examples of everyday life

BREAAM guides you to plan a district with

a reasonable distance from each apartment to a public transport connecting point
public transport stops that are accessible, covered and protect you from the weather
stops that have adequate lighting, real-time schedule monitors and a waste bin
the course of delivery vehicles that is thought out in such a way that the vehicles need to access parking spaces, cycling and pedestrian routes as little as possible
bike paths that are direct, safe and well-guided
sufficient storage space for bikes in residential buildings
energy-efficient lighting in public spaces that does not produce light pollution
public art, sports facilities, playgrounds, parks and squares
mainly native and ecologically compatible planted plant species
preservation of species specific to the area
many more features that form a sustainable and welcoming part of the city

Questions about BREEAM working methods in Hiedanranta?

Saara Melama
Architect SAFA, Planning Director
Hiedanrannan Kehitys Oy
+358 (0)50 543 2778
saara.melama@hiedanranta.fi

Eero Puurunen
Architect SAFA, Senior Environmental Analyst
Sitowise Oy
+358 (0)40 188 2182
eero.puurunen@sitowise.com