RESPONSIBLE DESIGN Flashcards
Life Cycle Assessment
Environmental Impacts Analysis from ‘Cradle to Grave’
Whole Life Carbon
Sum of all GHGs Emissions across a buildings life span including both embodied & operation
Key Carbon Lifecycle Stages
1). Product
2). Construction
3). Use
4). End of life
5). Benefits & Loads
Operational Carbon
GHG emissions caused by occupation
(Lighting, heating, cooling, and other energy loads)
Embodied Carbon
GHG emissions associated with:
- Upfront Carbon (initial embodied carbon)
- Use Stage Carbon (repair, maintenance)
- End of Life Carbon (Demolition, De-commissioning)
Unit of Embodied Carbon
Mass x Carbon Equivalence Coefficient
KgC02e
Net Zero Whole Life Carbon
Whole Life Carbon = neutral
- Difficult to achieved, offsetting strategies are often used
Types of GHG Emissions
Scope 01 - Direct (Burn)
Scope 02 - Indirect (Buy)
Scope 03 - Embodied (All Else)
When the lack of equitable access be excused?
Only when it can be demonstrated that it would result in “unjustifiable hardship”
Act & Standard that governs Accessibility
“Disability (Access to Premises - Buildings) Standard” which is part of the DDA (Disability Discrimination Act).
- It codifies key aspects and provides a reasonable defense against most complaints but is not exhaustive, some scenarios are not included (furniture) or require additional provisions
Key Design Considerations in Regards to WHS/OHS
1). Safe Construction
- Consider site access restrictions, pre-assembly opportunities & reduce chance of falls
2). Safe Use
- Slip Ratings & DDA
3). Safe Maintenance
- Consider work at heights & confined spaces
Law, law & Lore (First Nations)
1). Law: First Nations customs & protocols to care for country
2). law: Imported Law (statutory)
3). Lore: Unwritten First Nations knowledge and traditions passed down
