Sustainabilty Basics

Question 1

What is Sustainability?

Answer 1

The ability to sustain

Energy Consumption = Energy Efficiency

Question 2

How does Sustainability assist?

Answer 2

Rising Energy and Water costs

Financial

Green Lease

CSR- Corporate Social Responsibility

Building Performance-
Green Star (new bldg)
NABERS
BEEC- Building Energy Efficiency Certificate

Question 3

How can we achieve a Sustainable building?

Answer 3

Waste Management Strategies

Lighting Strategies- CBD, BEEC

HVAC Strategies

Question 4

Waste Management Strategies?

Answer 4

Reuse/ Recycle

Reduce Consumption

Collecting data on waste

Composting

Question 5

Lighting Strategies?

Answer 5

Zoning

Sensors/ Timers (inferred lighting)

Unoccupied space

Upgrade Lights/ Replace tubes T5.. E1

Question 6

HVAC System Strategies?

Answer 6

Zoning
AC operating times
AHAC Buttons- 1 hr duration
PPM Preventative Planned Maintenance (fan coils cleaned/ replaced)
Use VSD- Variable Speed Drives to allow motors to be adjusted
Improve AHU/Air Distribution Drive
Converting CAV to VAV- Variable Air Volume
Indoor Air Quality Audit
Air Balancing

Question 7

Sustainability - Cleaning

Answer 7

Decreasing water use
Reduced reliance on chemical
Eliminating the use of toxic chemicals
Purchasing of sustainable equipment
Sourcing sustainable services and products
Development and support of programs that result in the reduction of waste