Final1 Flashcards
1
Q
What time period is the current day a part of?
A
anthropoecene epoch
2
Q
Tragedy of commons
A
- indiv consume shared resource
- return waste to common resource
benefit 1
harm all
3
Q
Carry capacity
A
Upper limit of sustainable population
4
Q
Environmental resistance qualities
A
- Resources
- Toxin accumulation
- Disease
5
Q
What is sustainble development
A
Development that meets the needs of present without compromising the needs of future
6
Q
3 elements of sustainable development
A
- economic growth
- environmental protection
- social equality
7
Q
Brutland commision key concepts
A
- poor ppl needs
- tech/social demands on environment
8
Q
What is sustainable engineering
A
Design of systems that does not harm future
9
Q
4 Rs
A
- Reduce
- Repair
- Recycle
- Reuse
10
Q
Embodied energy/carbon
A
- energy used / GHG released over life of product
- from extraction to the end
11
Q
% of embodied energy/carbon in avg. buildings consumption
A
20~25%
12
Q
Design stage sustainability options
A
- sourcing / material selection
- manufacturing construction
- use / maintenance
- end of life
13
Q
Sustainable sourcing considerations
A
- green / local materials
14
Q
Sustainable material / construction considerations
A
- minimize waste
- lightweight design
- appropriate site location
15
Q
Sustainable use and maintenance considerations
A
- efficient heating
- water treatment
- rain water harvest
