Lecture 3 (Environmental Principles)

Question 1

What are the key Principles for future buildings

Answer 1

Reduce energy use, Reduce water use, Improve indoor environmental quality, Reduce waste, Material selection, Impact on site.

Question 2

What is UHI

Answer 2

Urban Heat Island Affect. Urban areas can be 4-5 degrees higher than rural areas.

Question 3

What is the difference between a greenfield and a brownfield site

Answer 3

Greenfield: undeveloped land, Brownfield: a site that has been previously developed

Question 4

What are the advantages of brownfield site

Answer 4

protects against urban sprawl, potential existing infrastructure, ecology can be retained if sensitively developed

Question 5

What are disadvatages of brownfield site

Answer 5

possible disturbance to existing biodiversity, land may be contaminated

Question 6

What is PHAI

Answer 6

The Passive House Association Of Ireland

Question 7

What are the characteristics of a passive house

Answer 7

high level of airtightness, very good insulation, good windows, reliable mechanical ventilation.