Sustainability

Question 1

What are the different BREEAM scores?

Answer 1

< 30 = Unclassified
> 30 = Pass
> 45 = Good
> 55 = Very good
> 70 = Excellent
> 85 = Outstanding

Question 2

What are 4 different scoring methods of BREEAM?

Answer 2

1) Energy Consumption
2) Water
3) Waste
4) Transport
5) Materials
6) Pollution

Question 3

What is sustainability?

Answer 3

Meets the needs of today without compromising the ability of future generations.

Question 4

How can you measure sustainability?

Answer 4

The 3 pillars of sustainability:

• Social
• Economic
• Environmental

Question 5

What are regulations regarding sustainability?

Answer 5

Part L - Conservation of fuel and power

Question 6

What are some technologies available to help meet Part L?

Answer 6

• Green roofs
• Rainwater harvesting
• Ground source heat pumps

Question 7

What are green roofs?

Answer 7

Roofs partially covered by ventilation.

Question 8

What are ground source heat pumps?

Answer 8

Made from ground loops (a network of pipes buried underground) where liquid is pumped through the ground loops and absorbs the heat in the ground to transfer to heat pump.

Question 9

What is rainwater harvesting?

Answer 9

Collecting rain from the roof (or other services) to pass through a filter and is pumped into the necessary places, some include:
- Flushing toilets
- Washing machines
- Washing vehicles
- Gardening / irrigation

Question 10

What is meant by net zero carbon?

Answer 10

When the amount of carbon emissions associated with a buildings lifecycle (incl. construction) is offset through renewable energy.