Sustainable Building Assessment Method (SBAM)
The Sustainable Building Assessment Methodology (SBAM) is a quick and practical method for enhancing sustainable development. This includes assessment of building practices and selection of sustainable technologies and materials.
SBAM provides decision-makers and programme managers with reliable information about the sustainability of their activities. This has gained great relevance in particular in post-disaster reconstruction activities (Tsunami projects).
SBAM was developed by SKAT and Development Alternatives (India) between 2001 and 2005 through a series of workshops, held in India, Cuba and South Africa. Desk research and field-testing was conducted by a network of practitioners and led to the development of an effective methodology. The product now includes an internet-based software application (www.sbet.ch), which has been developed together with Neeti Solutions (India).
The Skat Foundation hosts the internet software application of SBAM, which is a publicly accessible on-line tool.
The Foundation also supports SBAM workshops and the further development of the methodology.
