Aurel Mihail TITU1, 2, Robert-Constantin RACHINA3, Doina BANCIU4, Constantin OPREAN5,6
ABSTRACT: In the context of growing concerns over environmental degradation and excessive resource consumption, the construction sector plays a crucial role in promoting sustainability. This article presents a comparative analysis of two of the most influential green certification systems worldwide: LEED and BREEAM. LEED emphasizes energy performance and resource efficiency, while BREEAM offers a comprehensive assessment based on the entire life cycle of the building. The study highlights methodological differences, strengths, and limitations of each system, as well as emerging trends in sustainable certification, such as digitalization, climate neutrality, and adaptability to environmental change. The conclusions underscore the need for an integrated approach that combines the strengths of both frameworks to support the development of sustainable and efficient buildings.
KEYWORDS: LEED vs BREEAM, Green Building Certification, Sustainable Construction, Environmental Performance Assessment, Lifecycle Evaluation, Carbon Neutrality Strategies.
DOI 10.56082/annalsarscieco.2025.4.25
1Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 10 Victoriei Street, Sibiu, România, Corresponding author, ORCID 0000-0002-0054-6535, mihail.titu@ulbsibiu.ro
2Academy of Romanian Scientists, 3 Ilfov Street, Bucharest, Romania
3National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independenței, București, Romania, ORCID 0009-0003-5405-6093, rachinarobert@outlook.com
4 Academy of Romanian Scientists, 3 Ilfov Street, Bucharest, Romania, ORCID No. 0009-0002-5109-1283, doina.banciu@aosr.ro
5Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 10 Victoriei Street, Sibiu, România, ORCID 0000-0002-1710-0660, constantin.oprean@ulbsibiu.ro
6 Academy of Romanian Scientists, 3 Ilfov Street, Bucharest, Romania
PUBLISHED in Annals Academy of Romanian Scientists Series on Economy, Law, Sociology, Volume 8 no 4, 2025