Sustainable Technology Flashcards
1
Q
What measures does your company take in relation to sustainability?
A
- Recycling points
- LED Lighting
- Promoting use of electric cars
2
Q
Name some of the technology available to help meet Part L of the building regs (Conservation of fuel and power)?
A
- Wind turbines
- Photovoltaic cells
- Ground/air source heat pumps
- Green roofs
- Natural ventilation
3
Q
Can you explain what green roofs are?
A
- Roofs that are partially or completely covered with plants or vegetation.
4
Q
What is a u-value?
A
- A measure of how effective a material is a insulator.
- Lower u-value, better the insulator
5
Q
How do photovoltaics work?
A
- PVs convert sunlight into electricity.
6
Q
How does a soakaway work?
A
- A solution to standing surface water.
- Consist if a large hole or pit that receives surface water from a drainage pipe and helps the water percolate through the soil, reducing the risk of flooding.
7
Q
How do ground source heat pumps work?
A
- Ground source heat pumps absorb the energy from the sun warming the ground.
