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Sustainix AI and European Commission partnership lockup

Regulation8 min read

Why Dutch real estate is ahead on EPBD IV

EPBD IV is now in force in the Netherlands. How DGBC's BREEAM-NL In-Use v6.1.1 is anchored to the same data the regulator already requires — one capex programme, two outputs. Originally published on the European Commission's BUILD UP portal.

June 2026

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Awards2 min read

Sustainix AI named BREEAM Awards 2026 Finalist, Digital Sustainability Innovation

We're heading to London. Sustainix AI has been selected as a finalist in the Digital Sustainability Innovation category at the BREEAM Awards 2026, hosted at The Peninsula London on 30 September 2026.

June 2026

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Sustainix and Dutch Green Building Council (DGBC) partnership lockup

Partnerships3 min read

Sustainix AI joins DGBC to accelerate sustainability in real estate

Founder Dragos Avram on bridging data and investment decisions with AI software for BREEAM-NL certification, in an interview with the Dutch Green Building Council.

March 2026

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Modern glass office building in Amsterdam's Zuidas business district

Certifications6 min read

BREEAM Ratings Explained: Outstanding, Excellent, Very Good & Pass

What do the BREEAM ratings actually mean? Score thresholds, star counts, and what each level signals to investors, lenders, and tenants in the European market.

May 2026

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European mixed-use real estate portfolio facade

Real Estate8 min read

Green Certification Value by Asset Class

Offices, retail, hospitality, residential, logistics, and healthcare each unlock different value from a BREEAM assessment. An asset-by-asset breakdown for owners and consultants.

May 2026

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The Gherkin (30 St Mary Axe), a BREEAM-rated office tower in the City of London

Certifications7 min read

What is BREEAM? A Plain-English Guide for Real Estate

BREEAM is Europe's most widely used sustainability assessment for real estate. A clear, plain-English explainer of how it works, who issues it, what it measures, and why investors care.

May 2026

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