Sustainability

Question 1

Level 1 - Sustainability

What is sustainability?

Answer 1

To meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations

Question 2

Level 1 - Sustainability

Explain your understanding of COP26.

Answer 2

• The 2021 Conference of Parties was the 26th meeting attended by countries that signed up to the united nations framework conventions on climate change.
• Announced $130trillion of private capital to accelerate the transition to a net-zero economy by 2050.

Question 3

Level 1 - Sustainability

What are the triple bottom line principles?

Answer 3

• Social - Building healthy communities
• Economical - Building strong responsive economies
• Environmental - Contributing towards protection and enhancement of our natural, built envrionment

Question 4

Level 1 - Sustainability

What are the most recent UK targets for climate change?

Answer 4

• Climate Change Act 2008 commits to reduce Greenhouse Gases to Net Zero by 2050
• Reduce Greenhouse Gases emissions by 55% by 2030

Question 5

Level 1 - Sustainability

Can you give me an example of a sustainable design feature?

Answer 5

• Solar photovoltaics
• Timber Frames
• Green roofs
• Ground source heat pumps
• Air source heat pumps
• LEDs
• Natural ventiliation

Question 6

Level 1 - Sustainability

What is BREEAM/LEED?

Answer 6

Practices to measures sustainability

Question 7

Level 1 - Sustainability

Example of how you use sustainability in your line of work across all three perspectives?

Answer 7

Environmental;
* Energy efficient lighting
* Recycling

Social;
* Collaborative spaces in offices
* Playgrounds

Economic;
* Supporting the local economy, including providing jobs

Question 8

Level 1 - Sustainability

What are Modern Methods of Construction?

Answer 8

• Refers to a non-traditional method of building, for example manufacturing off-site and assembling on-site

Question 9

Level 1 - Sustainability

What are the key building legislatio that relate to sustainability in construction?

Answer 9

• Climate change Act 2008
• Human rights Act 1998
• Equality Act 2010
• Building Regs Part L
• Modern slavery Act 2015
• Energy Act 2011

Question 10

Level 1 - Sustainability

How does Air Source Heat Pump contribute to sustainability?

Answer 10

The condenser unit takes the energy from the air to heat water