Sustainability Flashcards
1
Q
What is BREEAM?
A
- Building Research Establishment Environmental Method
- an accreditation for the sustainability performance of a building
2
Q
What is WELL?
A
A certification for the sustainability performance of a building
3
Q
What are the benefits of BREEAM?
A
- improves environmental impact
- clients can charge more fee for space
- can reduce operational cost
4
Q
What is sustainability?
A
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising future generations
5
Q
What are the key principles of sustainability?
A
- Social
- Economical
- Environmental
6
Q
What are some examples of sustainable technologies?
A
PV system
Grey water harvesting
Ground source heat pump
Wind turbines
7
Q
What is grey water harvesting?
A
Using water from washbasins, baths and showers to use for irrigation or toilet flushing
8
Q
What is a PV system?
A
- photovoltaic panels Covert sunlight into electricity
- energy is stored in batteries or immediately used.
9
Q
What is whole life costing?
A
10
Q
What are the key principles of WELL?
A
- Benefits all types of people
- global
- evidence based
11
Q
What are the concepts of WELL?
A
- Light
- Air
- water
- thermal
12
Q
What are the BREEAM thresholds?
A
- Outstanding - 85
- excellent - 70
- Very good - 55
- good - 45
Pass - 30
13
Q
What is an EPC
A
Energy Performance Certificate
- document providing energy efficiency of a building
