by jbs081910 a3 — August 25, 2010—ISO 21931-1:2010, Sustainability in building construction—Framework for methods of assessment of the environmental performance of construction works—Part 1: Buildings, is a new standard aimed at improving the environmental performance of buildings by providing an internationally agreed framework for methods used in assessing their environmental stewardship. The first edition of ISO 21931-1 replaces the ISO technical specification ISO/TS 21031-1:2006.
The framework elaborated in the new standard identifies and describes issues to be taken into account in the development and use of methods in assessing the environmental performance of buildings, both new and existing. Such assessments can be used for benchmarking performance and monitoring progress towards improvement and sustainable development.
The new standard aims to bridge the gap between regional and national methods by providing a common framework for their expression. It applies to all stages of a construction project, from design through to construction, operation, maintenance, refurbishment and deconstruction, to ensure that the finished product is an eco-friendly building.
ISO 21931-1:2010 is one in a suite of International Standards dealing with sustainability in building construction. It is intended be used in conjunction with the ISO 14020 family of International Standards on environmental labeling, as well as ISO 14040 on lifecycle assessment and ISO 15392 on general principles of sustainability in building construction.
