Sustainability Flashcards
What is your understanding of sustainability?
Meeting the needs of today without compromising the needs of future generations
What are the three pillars of sustainability?
Social – Taking care of society
Economic – Supplying jobs
Environmental – Reducing CO2
What is LEED?
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
What is the criteria for LEED?
Certified, Silver, Gold, Platinum
What is BREEAM?
Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method
What is the criteria for BREEAM?
Outstanding 85%, Excellent 70%, V. Good 55%, Good 45%, Pass 30%
How is a breathable building constructed and what is required?
Allows natural circulation in a building – roof stack to allow hot air to escape upwards
Uses convection currents to draw air through façade vents and out a central roof stack
What is the criteria of BREEAM?
(H.E.L.P.W.W.M.M.T)
Health/Wellbeing, Energy, Land Use, Pollution, Water, Waste, Materials, Management, Transport
What are some Sections of BREEAM?
Management – 12% Health and Wellbeing – 15% High frequency lighting Energy – 19% Reduction in C02 emissions Transport – 8% Provision of public transport Water – 6% Materials – 12.5% Responsible sourcing of materials Waste – 7.5% Recycling, site waste management plan Land Use and Ecology - 10% Pollution – 10% Innovation (additional 10%)
How are BREEAM assessments carried out?
2 stages;
Design stage assessment and interim certificate
Post construction assessment and final certificate
Name some items that will aid a good BREEAM score?
Employing local apprentices Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP) Geothermal Piles Photovoltaic Panels – similar to solar panels but convert straight to electricity Sedum Roof Cycle store
Any alternatives to BREEAM and LEEAD?
SKA – RICS version for office fit out projects
Gold, Silver, Bronze
Not wasting stripped out materials – recycling etc
What is Section 106?
Town and Country planning act
Requirement to mitigate any negative impacts of a development
Can include money, or stuff i.e. affordable housing or a park
Requirements include;
Restricting use of the land to specific uses
Requiring the land to be used in a specific way
Requiring a sum or sums to be paid to the authority
What is Section 278
Highways Act
Paid to highways authority – generally county council
To specifically accommodate new development – slip road or traffic lights
What is the difference between CIL, Section 106 and 278?
Section 106 – mitigates negative impacts of the specific development
Section 278 – highway specifically
CIL – provides infrastructure for the wider community
What are Building Regulations?
Minimum standards for the design, construction and alterations to the building
Developed by government and parliament
Cover minimum standards in a range (A-P)
What is CIL?
Community Infrastructure Levee
CIL tax on new developments charged per m² of floor
Spent on infrastructure – roads, schools etc
Varies between local authorities countrywide and rate is pre-set
What part of building regulations refers to Sustainability?
Part L – Conservation of fuel and power
Limits heat gains and losses
What is the difference between Part L1 and L2?
L1a – New Dwellings
L1b – Existing Dwellings
L2a – New Non-Dwellings
L2b – Existing Non-Dwellings
Can you name any other building regulations?
B – fire safety
E – sound
M – access to / use of buildings
What is an EPC?
Energy Performance Certificate – info on a home’s energy use and typical costs (energy efficiency)
What is a Sedum Roof?
A green roof – plants and soil on top for water retention, insulation and oxygen production
How would you price a sedum roof?
Insulation Membrane Ballast Drainage layer Soil Plants
Name some types of SUDS (Sustainable Drainage)?
Blue Roof
Green Roof
Grey Roof
Name some benefits of using the English paving stone rather than cheaper Chinese version for Site C?
Air miles
Local economy
Ethically sourced
What is the WELL building standard?
Measurement system for the impact of a building on human health and well being based upon; Air Water Nourishment Light Fitness Comfort Mind
How is WELL rated?
Silver - 20% optimisations achieved
Gold - 40% optimisations achieved
Platinum - 40% optimisations achieved
What aids a good WELL rating?
Ergonomic stand up desks water filters green walls for air purification access to daylight onsite fitness clubs
Is BREEAM compulsory?
No but is good practice
