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Sustainability Flashcards

1
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Why is sustainability important in construction?

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Built environment accounts for 40% of CO2 emissions worldwide.
Can result in hazardous waste.

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What is sustainable development?

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Development which meets the need of the present without compromising future generations.
Social, environmental and economic.

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Define social, environmental and economic considerations in relation to sustainability?

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Environmental - prevent harmful impacts on environment.
Economic - efficient use of resources to meet needs of users.
Social - respond to needs of the wider community.

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How do you measure sustainability?

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BREEAM.
Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology.
Independent certification of performance of build environment.

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What is the Paris Agreement?

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Global framework to avoid climate change by limiting global warming to below 2 degrees celsius.
Each country must report on contribution it undertakes.

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What measures does your company take in relation to sustainability?

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Recycling.
Sensored lights.
LED lighting.
Carshare and public transport.

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Name some technology available to help meet Part L of the Building Regulations (Conservation of fuel and power)?

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Wind turbines
SUDS
Insulation
Ground source heat pumps.
Rainwater harvesting.
Green roofs

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What is a Green Roof?

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Roofs that are partially or completely covered with plants and vegetation.

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What is a U value?

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U-values measure how effective a material is as an insulator.
Lower value is better.

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How do photovoltaics work?

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PVs convert sunlight into electricity.

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How does a soakaway work?

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Solution to standing surface water, is a large hole that receives water from a pipe. Helps water percolate through soil.

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How do ground source heat pumps work?

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Network of pipes buried underground, and a heat pump. Fluids absorb heat stored in the ground and transfers to the heat pump which goes to the building.

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How does rainwater harvesting work?

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Collects rainwater from a buildings roof and filters to store in an underground tank.

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Name some assessment schemes/criteria for sustainability measurement?

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LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.
BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology.
SKA - Operated by RICS for fitouts.
CEEQUAL - Civil engineering, infrastructure and landscaping.

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15
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Latest version of BREEAM?

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Version 6 2022.

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What are the BREEAM assessment categories?

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Management.
Energy.
Health and wellbeing.
Water.
Materials.
Waste.
Pollution.
Innovation.

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Advantages of BREEAM?

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Demonstrates level of achievement.
Lowers environmental impact.
Reduce operating cost.
Improves value of building.

18
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What are BREEAM thresholds for different ratings?

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30
45
55
70
85

19
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What does “net zero carbon” mean for a new build?

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Amount of carbon emissions related to construction is zero or negative.

20
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What does “net zero carbon” mean for a operational energy?

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Amount of carbon emissions from operations on annual basis is zero or negative.

21
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How can solar gain be reduced in buildings?

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External shading.
Limiting glazed areas.
Reduce glazing to south.
Reflective film on glazing.

22
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Which building regulations apply to sustainability?

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Approved Document Part L - Conservation of Fuel and Power.

23
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What is Passivhaus?

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Design criteria for very low energy buildings.
Reduces heat loss to minimum.

24
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What is an Environmental Impact Assessment?

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Process of evaluating environmental impact of a project.

25
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What is the SBEM tool?

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Simplified Building Energy Model.
Generates Energy Performance Certificates for non-domestic buildings.

26
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What is DEC?

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Display Energy Certificates for public buildings - Use a scale of A to G.

27
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What is an EPC?

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Energy Performance Certificate - A to G and indicates how much it costs to heat and power a property.

28
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What is Minimum Energy Efficient Standards in relation to energy performance?

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Unlawful for landlords to grant new leases on commercial premises if below E rated.
Same for domestic ratings.

29
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What is SUDS?

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Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems.
Efficient management of surface water in urban environments, in addition to regular drainage.

30
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Examples of SUDS?

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Swales.
Green roofs.
Ponds.
Permeable surfaces.

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