Sustainability Flashcards
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What is LETI?
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- Low Energy Transformation Initiative.
- Voluntary network of built environment professionals understanding what net zero carbon means for built environment and actions needed to achieve it.
2
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What is Nabers?
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- System for rating the energy efficiency of office buildings in the UK - star system that allows benchmarking against similar buildings.
- Run by the BRE.
3
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What is SKA?
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- A set of sustainability criteria for assessing fit-out projects.
4
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What are some of the legislative and other drivers of sustainability in the industry?
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- EPC Requirements
- MEES Regulations
- Building Regulations Part L
- Waste Management Regs
- Zero Carbon Homes
- Climate Change Act
- COP 27 - loss and damage fund.
5
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What are some of the challenges for the industry in terms of sustainability?
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- The disconnect between a building’s design and its ‘performance in use’. i.e. how to measure performance in use and ensure it lives up to potential.
- Performance in Use criteria cover ‘air-tightness’ , occupancy rates and energy efficiency.
6
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Can you name some sustainable technologies / developments?
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- modular Construction
- Green Roofs
- LEDs
- SUDS
- Biomass
- PV
- Solar shading
- MVHR
- Grey-water systems.
7
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How do you seek to be sustainable in your day-to-day work?
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- Engaging in process to make PMP more sustainable - travel options of staff
8
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What is Net Zero Carbon?
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9
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What is Carbon Ofsetting?
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10
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How can you influence ESG in your workplace?
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