Sustainability Flashcards
Brutland Report
(Our common future) published 1987.
Findings of Brutland Report
Critical global environmental problems were primarily the result of the enormous poverty of the South and the non-sustainable patterns of consumption and production in the North.
What is sustainable development.
To meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
What are the principles / pillars of sustainability
Social
Economical
Environmental
Tell me some international legislation for sustainability
The Paris Agreement 2016.
Tell me some national legislation for sustainability
Climate change act 2008
Environmental protection act 1990.
Relevant building legislation?
Part L - Conservation of fuel and power.
Energy performance certificate regulations
Energy performance of buildings regulations 2002.
Give me some examples of renewable systems in buildings?
Ground source heat pumps.
Solar Panels.
Rainwater Harvesting.
How can you act to reduce carbon footprint.
Local procurement of material. Avoiding transport.
Seeking to use renewable materials such as timber over others such as concrete.
Tell me some types of sustainability accreditations
BREEAM, WELL, LEED.
Current affairs in sustainability
COP27 as being held in Egypt
What is the climate change goal globally
Paris agreement seeks to get down to 1.5 degrees but 2 degrees is more likely.
