Lesson 1 Flashcards
1
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What other sustainable assessment methods are there?
A
LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
WELL -
2
Q
What are the three pillars of sustainability?
A
- Social
- Economic
- Environmental
3
Q
What does BREEAM stand for?
A
British Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method
4
Q
What is the build up to a blue roof?
A
- roof structure
- vapour protection layer
- Insulation
- Waterproofing membrane
- Slip & Protection layer
- Attenuation Layer
- Filter layer
- Paving / Ballast
5
Q
What is the cost/m2 of blue roof?
A
- £170-230/m2 on top of the roof structure
- Total cost of between £470-530/m2
6
Q
What are the categories of BREEAM?
A
- Energy
- Health and Wellbeing
- Innovation
- Land Use
- Materials
- Management
- Pollution
- Transport
7
Q
What are the ratings and their percentages of BREEAM?
A
- Outstanding - 85%
- Excellent - 70%
- Very good - 50%
- Good - 45%
- Pass - 30%
- Unclassified - below 30%
8
Q
What is a blue roof?
A
- It is a form of sustainable urban drainage system
- Developed to retain rainwater above the waterproofing element of the roof in an attenuation tank
9
Q
Can you please give examples of BREEAM that do not have a cost impact?
A
- Dress code on site (management)
- Delivering the monthly newsletter via email rather than by person (wellbeing)
- Check of visitors book (management)
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11
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What are the advantages of a blue roof?
A
- Storm water management - may avoid attenuation at ground
- Alleviate urban flooring
- Sustainable
- Reduce energy cost - thermal performance cooling effect
12
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What are the disadvantages of a blue roof?
A
- Structural issues - structure needs to be suitable to hold water
- Risk waterproofing membrane
- Susceptible to freezing
13
Q
What is a green roof?
A
- A layer of vegetation planted over a waterproofing system installed on a flat or slightly sloped roof
14
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What is LEED?
A
- Leadership in energy and environmental design
- Assess how sustainable a building is over a number of categories carbon, energy, waste, transportation.
- Ratings are certified Silver / Gold / Platinum
- Design team submit evidence to the US Green Building Council
15
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What is LEED?
A
- Leadership in energy and environmental design
- Assess how sustainable a building is over a number of categories carbon, energy, waste, transportation.
- Ratings are certified Silver / Gold / Platinum
- Design team submit evidence to the US Green Building Council
