Sustainability

Question 1

What sustainability accreditations are you aware of?

Answer 1

BREEAM
WELL
NABERS
LEED

Question 2

How have sustainable technologies been incorporated into one of your projects?

Answer 2

Quad Three
- PV Panels
- Electric Vehicle Charging
- Recycled curtain walling elements

Question 3

Is sustainability around saving the environment at all costs? (3 pillars of sustainable development)

Answer 3

No, there are three pillars to sustainability.

Economical
Sociological
Environmental

Question 4

What changed in the latest update to Part L in the Building Regs?

Answer 4

Stricter U-values (walls, windows and roof)
Higher Performance Targets
Fabric Efficiency
Low Carbon Heating Systems

Question 5

What is Net Zero carbon?

Answer 5

Net zero carbon refers to a state where the amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions released into the atmosphere is balanced by an equivalent amount of CO₂ removal. This means that any CO₂ emitted is offset by actions that remove CO₂, such as planting trees or using carbon capture technologies.

Question 6

What are the BREEAM factors used for assessment?

Answer 6

• Management
• Health and Wellbeing
• Water
• Energy
• Innovation
• Public transportation
• Waste and materials
• Pollution
• Land use and ecology

Question 7

What are the new U-values for new windows?

Answer 7

1.2 w/m2k