Sustainability Flashcards
1
Q
What sustainability scheme could you recommend to a client?
A
- BREEAM.
- Passivhaus.
[- LEED.]
2
Q
What is BREEAM?
A
Sustainability criteria used to grade buildings to assess and improve their sustainability.
3
Q
What buildings is BREEAM used for?
A
Virtually all building types (not car parks, bridges etc).
4
Q
What is the recent RICS statement on sustainability?
A
- Need to decarbonise built environment [to meet 2050 target].
- Need to adopt biodiversity practices.
- Lack of commitment to green building practices.
5
Q
How would you define sustainability?
A
Meeting the needs of the present, without sacrificing the needs of future generations.
6
Q
What does BREEAM stand for?
A
Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method.
7
Q
What are the ratings under BREEAM?
A
- Outstanding.
- Excellent.
- Very good.
- Good.
- Pass.
- Unclassified.
