Level(s) common framework
Launching of Level(s) indicators: 2020 - 2021
Essential background reading
Introduction to the Level(s) common framework (version 1.1)
Level(s) User Manual 1 (pdf)
Level(s) User Manual 1 - available translations
Level(s) User Manual 1 - available translations
Setting up a project to use the Level(s) common framework (version 1.1)
Level(s) User Manual 2 (pdf)
Level(s) User Manual 2 - available translations
Level(s) User Manual 2 - available translations
Macro-objective 1: Greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions along a buildings life cycle
Use stage energy performance user manual: introductory briefing, instructions and guidance (version 1.1)
Level(s) User Manual 3: Indicator 1.1
Level(s) User Manual 3: Indicator 1.1 - Available translations.
Level(s) User Manual 3 - Indicator 1.1 - available translations
Life cycle Global Warming Potential (GWP) user manual: introductory briefing, instructions and guidance (version 1.1)
Level(s) User Manual 3: Indicator 1.2
Level(s) User Manual 3: Indicator 1.2 - available translations.
Level(s) User Manual 3: Indicator 1.2 - available translations
Indicative list of LCA software and databases for use with indicator .2
Level(s). Indicator 1.2 (pdf)
Macro-objective 2: Resource efficient and circular material life cycles
Level(s) User Manual 3: Indicator 2.1
Level(s) indicator 2.1: Bill of Quantities, materials and lifespans
Level(s) User Manual 3: Indicator 2.1 (pdf)
Level(s) User Manual 3: Indicator 2.1 - available translations.
Level(s) User Manual 3: Indicator 2.1 - available translations.
Bill of Quantities, materials and lifespans excel template: for estimating (Level 2) and recording (Level 3) purchases of material quantities and costs (version 1.2)
Level(s): Indicator 2.1 (excel template)
Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW) and materials user manual: introductory briefing, instructions and guidance (version 1.1)
Level(s) User Manual 3: Indicator 2.2 (pdf)
Level(s) User Manual 3 - Indicator 2.2 - available translations.
Level(s) User Manual 3 - Indicator 2.2 - available translations.
Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW) and materials excel template: for estimating (Level 2) and recording (Level 3) amounts and types of CDW and their final destinations (version 1.1)
Level(s) Indicator 2.2 (excel template)
Design for adaptability and renovation user manual: introductory briefing, instructions and guidance (version 1.1)
Level(s) User Manual 3: Indicator 2.3 (pdf)
Level(s) User Manual 3 - Indicator 2.3 - available translations.
Level(s) User Manual 3 - Indicator 2.3 - available translations.
Design for deconstruction user manual: introductory briefing, instructions and guidance (version 2.0)
Level(s) User Manual 3: Indicator 2.4 V.2.0 (pdf)
Level(s) User Manual 3: Indicator 2.4 - available translations
Level(s) User Manual 3: Indicator 2.4 - available translations
Indicator 2.4. calculator V2.0
Indicator 2.4. calculator V2.0
Macro-objective 3: Efficient use of water resources
Use stage water consumption user manual: introductory briefing, instructions and guidance (version 1.1)
Level(s) User Manual 3: Indicator 3.1 (pdf)
Level(s) User Manual 3 - Indicator 3.1 - available translations.
Level(s) User Manual 3 - Indicator 3.1 - available translations.
Use stage water consumption excel template: for contextualising the importance of water scarcity, estimating (Level 2) and recording (Level 3) water consumption, and comparing potable water demand for different design options (version 1.1)
Level(s) Indicator 3.1 (excel template)
Macro-objective 4: Healthy and comfortable spaces
Indoor air quality user manual: introductory briefing, instructions and guidance (version 1.1)
Level(s) User Manual 3: Indicator 4.1 (pdf)
Level(s) User Manual 3 - Indicator 4.1 - available translations.
Level(s) User Manual 3 - Indicator 4.1 - available translations.
Indoor air quality excel template: for logging relevant indoor air quality estimates (Level 2) or measurements (Level 3) (version 1.1)
Level(s) Indicator 4.1 (excel template)
Time outside of thermal comfort range user manual: introductory briefing, instructions and guidance (version 1.1)
Level(s) User Manual 3: Indicator 4.2 (pdf)
Level(s) User Manual 3 - Indicator 4.2 - available translations.
Level(s) User Manual 3 - Indicator 4.2 - available translations.
Lighting and visual comfort user manual: introductory briefing, instructions and guidance (version 1.1)
Level(s) User Manual 3: Indicator 4.3 (pdf)
Level(s) User Manual 3 - Indicator 4.3 - available translations.
Level(s) User Manual 3 - Indicator 4.3 - available translations.
Acoustics and protection against noise user manual: introductory briefing, instructions and guidance (version 1.1)
Level(s) User Manual 3: Indicator 4.4 (pdf)
Level(s) User Manual 3 - Indicator 4.4 - available translations
Level(s) User Manual 3 - Indicator 4.4 - available translations
Macro-objective 5: Adaptation and resilience to climate change
Protection of occupier health and thermal comfort user manual: introductory briefing, instructions and guidance (version 1.1)
Level(s) User Manual 3: Indicator 5.1 (pdf)
Level(s) User Manual 3 - Indicator 5.1 - available translations
Level(s) User Manual 3 - Indicator 5.1 - available translations
Increased risk of extreme weather events user manual: introductory briefing, instructions and guidance (version 1.1)
Level(s) User Manual 3: Indicator 5.2 (pdf)
Level(s) User Manual 3 - Indicator 5.2 - available translations
Level(s) User Manual 3 - Indicator 5.2 - available translations
Sustainable drainage user manual: introductory briefing, instructions and guidance (version 1.1)
Level(s) User Manual 3: Indicator 5.3 (pdf)
Level(s) User Manual 3 - Indicator 5.3 - available translations
Level(s) User Manual 3 - Indicator 5.3 - available translations
Macro-objective 6: Optimised life cycle cost and value
Life cycle costs user manual: introductory briefing, instructions and guidance (version 1.1)
Level(s) User Manual 3: Indicator 6.1 (pdf)
Level(s) User Manual 3 - Indicator 6.1 - available translations
Level(s) User Manual 3 - Indicator 6.1 - available translations
Value creation and risk exposure user manual: introductory briefing, instructions and guidance (version 1.1)
Level(s) User Manual 3: Indicator 6.2 (pdf)
Level(s) User Manual 3 - Indicator 6.2 - available translations
Level(s) User Manual 3 - Indicator 6.2 - available translations
Level(s) beta version testing phase: 2018 - 2020
Level(s) test phase analysis - Identification of horizontal themes and technical updates
Themes and updates
Level(s) test phase analysis - Annex 1: Results of the EU survey
Annex 1: Survey
Level(s) test phase analysis - Annex 2: Findings from the verification process
Annex 2: Verification
Level(s) common reporting format for all indicators and tools, release v1.3
Reporting excel v.1.3
Level(s) beta version development: 2015 - 2017
How to make performance assessments using Level(s) - Part 3 of the Level(s) EU framework of core sustainability indicators for office and residential buildings (Beta version 1.0)
Level(s) part 3
Introduction to Level(s) and how it works - parts 1 and 2 of the Level(s) EU framework of core sustainability indicators for office and residential buildings (Beta version 1.0)
Level(s) parts 1 and 2
Draft Working Paper 2 on indicators
Draft Working Paper 2 (WP2)
Final version of working paper 1 on macro-objectives
Working paper 1 (WP1)
Older documents
This section contains the documents published during the previous revision of the criteria
Slides of the webinar ‘Completing the survey for your test’, 10th September 2019
Webinar 5 JRC slides
Slides and recording of the webinar ‘Reporting on the results of your test’, 12th June 2019
Webinar 4 recording
Slides and recording of the webinar ‘Reporting on the results of your test’, 12th June 2019
Webinar 4 JRC slides
Slides and recording of the webinar ‘Introduction to Indicator 6.2 on value creation and risk factors’, 8th March 2019
Webinar 3 JRC slides
Slides and recording of the webinar ‘Introduction to Indicator 6.2 on value creation and risk factors’, 8th March 2019
Webinar 3 Sarah Sayce slides
Slides and recording of the webinar ‘Introduction to Indicator 6.2 on value creation and risk factors’, 8th March 2019
Webinar 3 recording
Slides and recording of the webinar 'Getting started with indicator 1.2 Life cycle GWP', 6th November 2018
Webinar GWP recording
Slides and recording of the webinar 'Getting started with indicator 1.2 Life cycle GWP', 6th November 2018
Webinar GWP slides
Recording of the 2nd introductory webinar ‘getting started with Level(s)’, 11th October 2018
Webinar 2 recording
Recording of the 2nd introductory webinar ‘getting started with Level(s)’, 11th October 2018
Webinar 2 JRC slides
Mini-report on the 1st introductory webinar ‘getting started with Level(s)’ webinar, 10th July 2018
Webinar 1 JRC mini-report
Mini-report on the 1st introductory webinar ‘getting started with Level(s)’ webinar, 10th July 2018
Webinar 1 JRC slides
Guidance and rules for test indicator selection
Guidance paper
Introduction to Level(s) and how it works - parts 1 and 2 of the Level(s) EU framework of core sustainability indicators for office and residential buildings (Beta version 1.0)_x000D_
Germany, Spanish, French, Italian and Polish language versions can be found here
Level(s) parts 1 and 2
How to make performance assessments using Level(s) - Part 3 of the Level(s) EU framework of core sustainability indicators for office and residential buildings (Beta version 1.0). Germany, Spanish, French, Italian and Polish language versions can be found here
Level(s) part 3
Presentations made at 2nd Working Group meeting, Brussels 30/11/2016
WG2 presentations
Draft WG2 discussion paper with revised framework and indicator proposals
WG2 discussion paper
Draft report on the public consultation
Consultation report
VITO field studies background document to working paper 2
VITO field studies
VITO field studies background document: Annex 1 catalogue
VITO Annex 1
Summary findings and indicator proposals
Findings and proposals
Guide to the consultation
Consultation guide
(Draft) working paper 1 on macro-objectives (SG4 consultation now closed)
Draft Working Paper (WP1)
Project Overview
Project overview pdf