Sustainability Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 pillars of sustainability?
A
Social
Economic
Environmental
2
Q
Can you define a sustainable development?
A
A development that meets present needs without impacting future needs. - Brundtland Report
3
Q
What is BREEAM?
A
Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method.
A sustainability assessment method for new developments
4
Q
Can you provide some examples of sections within a BREEAM report?
A
Materials
Energy
Water
Transportation
Pollution
Health & Wellbeing
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5
Q
What are SUDS?
A
Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems
6
Q
What are some types of SUDS?
A
- Soakaways
- Attenuation tanks
- Swales
- Ponds
