APC Mandatory - Sustainability Flashcards

Question

What is BREEAM?

Answer 1

Bulding research establishment environmental assessment method Voluntary assessment method tool for new and refurbished commercial/resi buildings Rated aginst 9 characteristics 1) energy consumption 2) water use 3) transport links 4) waste management 5) health and wellbeing Five BREEM ratings ***Pass*good*v good*excellent *outstanding**

Answer 2

Social space Natural lighting Temp ctrl Showers Refreshments concessions

Answer 3

Eff Apr 24 trial till 28 Relief for expansion if for area, increased efficiency to building or p&m. Must be certified by BA that occ has be in occ for duration of works

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Increased level of greenhouse gasses Burning of fossil fules traos heat in atmosphere

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**Global warming** Increase in earth's ave. surface temprature (caused by increase of greenhouse gasses) **Climate Change** Long-term alteration of global weather patterns, mainly due to human activities like burning fossil fuels, which increases greenhouse gas emissions and leads to global warming and environmental impacts.

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**Gasses that trap the suns heat on planet earth**

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Net zero by 2050

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Against KPI's Would look at social factors do people come into office every day, if not work out how much kwh per person of energy is being used Economy factor - how much does building cost to run Environmental factor - how much energy is consumed

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Answer with definition from brutland report...fulfilling needs of current generation whilst not comprisimising future generations

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VPGA 8 where evidence supports, sustainability must be reflected within valuation VPS 6 - Now a mandetory requirement

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**Operational Carbon** CO2 emitted from operational carbon use for e.g lighting+heating **Embodied Carbon** CO2 emissions produced, during the creation/transport of components to create the building **Whole Life Carbon** = Total of Operational+Embodies Carbon **Net Zero** Net zero refers to balancing the amount of greenhouse gases emitted with an equivalent amount removed from the atmosphere, effectively reducing a carbon footprint to zero.

Answer 12

An example of net zero is a company that reduces its carbon emissions by switching to renewable energy sources, like solar or wind, and offsets any remaining emissions by investing in projects that capture or absorb CO₂, such as reforestation or carbon capture technology. This way, the total emissions produced are balanced by the amount removed, achieving net zero.

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**Enviromental** EPC rating, CO2 footprint,v air quality etc **social** Spatial wellbing, occupancy rate, **Governance** Legislation, compliance

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ESG is the assessment tool and framework, whereas sustainability is the goal and/or outcome

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This refers to an international system that allows the buying and selling of carbon emissions, allowances or credits. It is designed to help reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by putting a price on carbon to incentivise countries/other entities to innovate and reduce the global carbon footprint.

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1. Recognises increased demand for greener buildings, but choice is limited 2. Highlighted we need a consistent method to assess sustainability across the industry. Tools like WLCA RICS Whole Life Carbon Assestment 3. Emphasis on 2050 net zero target

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* Minimum Energy Efifciency Standards * Minimum energy efficiency requirement for private rented properties * Must have an E unless exempt * Paert of broader UK goverment agenda to promote sustainability

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Holistic view of CO2 footprint of a building

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Holistic approach to developing public spaces incorperating TBL principles