Level 2 - Lydden Road - CLT / Concrete / Steel

Question 1

What sustainable Construction materials are you aware of?

Answer 1

Timber (in preference to steel)

Materials responsibly sources such as FSC timber

Earth friendly concrete (cement free)

Reusing materials where possible (ie foundations, frame)

Recycled materials

Question 2

What is the FSC timber?

Answer 2

Forest Stewardship Council
Wood that is from forests that are managed in an environmentally appropriated and sustainable way to ensure it is available for future generations

Question 3

What is CLT?

Answer 3

Planks of wood are layered and glued perpendicular to the previous layer to create a structural rigidity and form a strong panel

Question 4

What is sustainability?

Answer 4

The basic definition of sustainability is meeting the needs of today without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.