In short
How linear LED lighting design can support BREEAM and WELL Building Standard credits, from energy efficiency to visual comfort and controls.
BREEAM and the WELL Building Standard are two of the most common certification frameworks on UK commercial projects. Lighting touches several of their credits.
BREEAM
BREEAM rewards buildings for energy efficiency, visual comfort and good controls. A well-designed linear scheme can contribute through efficient luminaires, glare control, appropriate illuminance, zoning and occupant control.
WELL
WELL focuses on human health and wellbeing. Lighting features address visual comfort, glare, colour rendering and, in some cases, circadian lighting design.
How linear lighting helps
- High-efficacy luminaires reduce energy use
- Low-glare optics support visual comfort criteria
- High CRI options support colour quality requirements
- DALI or Casambi controls enable zoning, daylight dimming and occupant control
- Tunable white can support circadian lighting strategies
Plan it early
Share the target credits with your lighting supplier at the start, so the design, calculations and documentation support the assessment.
Tell us your certification targets.
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Next steps on linear-led.com
Specifying a linear scheme?
Send us your drawings or brief. We'll come back with a shortlist, photometrics and LG7 calculations.
Start a project →Frequently asked questions
Can lighting help achieve BREEAM credits?
Yes. Efficient luminaires, glare control, appropriate illuminance and good controls can all contribute to BREEAM credits.
What does WELL require for lighting?
WELL lighting features focus on visual comfort, glare control, colour rendering and, in some cases, circadian lighting design.
