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module 4 Flashcards

1
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it is a broad and crucial concept that incorporates different elements from a range of fields seeking to protect our environment, as well as human and ecological health

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sustainability

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an important field for sustainability and environmental awareness. those who work in the sector typically design or operate systems that use energy and resources in a sustainable manner, contributing to the sustainability of our environment in the human race as a whole

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engineering

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pillars of sustainability

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economic sustainability
environmental sustainability
social sustainability

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4
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if an organization is ____________, it means that they are spending more money than they are making, and in the long term, the organization will fail.

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in the red

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5
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three main points at which traditional economic considerations of sustainability revolve

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local impact
material savings
reuse

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6
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when considering ___________ and ___________, sustainable practices provide employment and stimulate local economy

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economics, global impact

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by ___________, that is __________, organizations can reduce upfront costs, reduce the transportation of materials, and reduce onsite waste

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saving materials, reusing existing materials

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by __________, future savings are gained in many areas, such as reducing the amount of material going to landfills

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utilizing fewer natural sources

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9
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anything from carbon dioxide to volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

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emissions

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anything from demolished structures to scalped raw material

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waste

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parameters of environmental sustainability includes:

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life cycle analysis (LCA)
ecological footprint (EF)
planet boundary
environmental product declaration (EPD)

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12
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least quantified pillar

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social sustainability

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13
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well-known community attribute

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social capital

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people are connected by ____________, and the exhange of trust and resources within those comprises measures of social capital

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social networks

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also recognized as another characteristic of engaged communities

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community attachment

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these publicly available datasets are are available, affordable, generally have widespread geographic coverage, and large sample sizes

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secondary data

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often more limited to a relatively small population and/or geographic area as it is generally based on interviews or surveys

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primary data

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expensive to collect and is also more difficult to use for generalizing because of limits in coverage, sample size, and/or comparability

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primary data

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four characteristics of metrics to be effective indicators of a system

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relevancy
understandability
reliability
accessibility

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is key because the metric must provide information about system one needs to know

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relevance

21
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is important so that even non-experts can grasp the meaning of the metric

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understandability

22
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the metric must be _________ or _________ or the metric is of no use, and the data or information for the metric must be obtainable in a time frame suitable for decision making

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trustable, reliable

23
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social metrics exhibit _________, or unequal geographic distribution, which can further complicate scalar relationships

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spatial heterogeneity

24
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in general, many of the existing social metrics fall under four emerging areas:

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human well-being
access to resources
self-government
civil society

25
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a set of economic, environmental and social conditions in which, all society has the capacity and opportunity to maintain and improve its quality of life indefinitely, without degrading the quantity, quality or the availability of natural, economic and social resources

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sustainability

26
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development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

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sustainable development

27
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advanced features of a sustainable building

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Best Building Form
Solar & Energy Efficient Design
Improved Indoor Air Quality
Usage of Green Materials
Proper Mechanical Systems
Efficient Lighting
Proper Testing & Maintenance

28
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makes wise use of all the natural resources and a 50% reduction in energy use

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sustainable construction

29
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may cost more up front, but saves through lower operating costs over the life of the building

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sustainable building

30
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designed as one system rather than a collection of stand-alone systems with the help of the integrated system approach

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building

31
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what can civil engineers do (sustainable design)

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raw materials extraction
material processing
part manufacturing
assembly
product use
end of life

32
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the philosophy of designing physical objects and services to comply with the principles of social, economic, and ecological sustainability

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sustainable design

33
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reduces the negative impact on the environment and human health, thus improving the performance during a building’s life cycle

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sustainable design

34
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principles of sustainable design

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optimizing use of the sun
improving indoor air quality
using the land responsibly
creating high-performance and moisture-resistant houses
wisely using the earth’s natural resources

35
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the optimization of construction activities in a way that does not have harmful effects on resources, surroundings and living ecosystem

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sustainable construction

36
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it is a way of minimizing harmful environmental impacts of construction projects

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sustainable construction

37
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involves activities like use of building materials from various sources, use of machineries, demolition of existing structures, use of green fields, cutting down of trees etc. which can impact environment in one or more ways

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construction

38
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avoid producing construction waste in the first place

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eliminate

39
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minimize the amount of waste you produce

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reduce

40
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reuse the construction wastes in other works

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reuse

41
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recycle what you can only after you have reused it

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recover (recycling, composting, energy)

42
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dispose of what is left in a repsonsible way

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dispose

43
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sustainable aggregates

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recycled aggregates
steel slag aggregates and ash
aggregates from other waste

44
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Applications of Sustainability under Pre-design

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Materials Selection
Team Selection
Site Selection
Research
Building Program
Project Budget
Project Schedule
Partnering
Laws, Codes, & Standards

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Applications of Sustainability under On-Site

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Site Assessment and Analysis
Site Development and Layout
Watershed Management and Conservation
Site Materials and Equipment

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Applications of Sustainability under Design

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Indoor Air Quality
Passive Solar Design
Materials & Specification

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Applications of Sustainability under Construction

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Source Control Policies
Waste Management
IAQ Issues
Preservation of Features and Vegetation
Environmentally Conscious Construction

47
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Applications of Sustainability under O&M

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Maintenance Plans
Indoor Quality
Energy Efficiency
Resource Efficiency
Renovation
Housekeeping and Custodial Practices

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