Sustainability Flashcards
Sustainable Development Definition
To meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
Pillars of Sustainability
Social - Healthy building communities/interaction
Economical - Strong and responsive buildings
Environmental - Contribute to protect/enhance the env
National Planning Policy Framework
Three Principles (Pillars)
Promotes sustainable development
Provides framework for local housing/development
Applications for permission to be determined in accordance with the development plan
Paris Agreement
Addresses greenhouse gas emission/mitigation
Long term goal to limit temperature increase to 1.5
Environmental Protection Act
1990 Part I - Regulation/limits on emissions Part II - Regulation on disposal/controlled land waste Part III - Defines Statutory nuisances Part IV - Criminal Offence
Environment Act
1990 Part I - Formation of Environment Agency Part II - Contaminated Land and abandoned mines Part III - National Parks Part IV -Air Quality Part V - Misc
Wildlife and Countryside Act
1981 Part I - Protection of Wildlife Part II - Countryside and National Parks Part III - Public Rights of Way Part IV - Misc
Building Regulations
Part L L1A - New Dwellings L1B - Existing Dwellings L2A - New buildings other than dwellings L2B - Existing buildings other than dwellings
Energy Performance of Building Regulations
2012 Requirement of EPC's for dwelling/non-dwelling Quantifies energy efficiency Exemptions are worship, temp buildings Buildings are rated A to G Valid for 10 years
Site Waste Management Plan Regulations
Client and principal contract obligation
Projects in excess of 300k
Repealed in 2013
May be required for some planning authorities/BREEAM
BREEAM
Sets best practice standard for environmental performance
Undertaken by licenced assessor
What is BREEAM based on
Based on energy Land & ecology Water health & wellbeing Pollution Materials Waste Management
SKA Rating
Non domestic fit-outs
RICS Environmental Assessment Method
Assess fitouts on sustainability good practice criteria
LEED
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
USA equivalent of BREEAM
Rating are silver, gold and platinum
WELL Certification
USA Standard determining 11 concepts where you score points based on features used within the building.
Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum
