Sustainability in building design and construction - Revision history

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	Sustainability is a broad term describing a desire to carry out activities without depleting resources or having harmful impacts, defined by the Brundtland Commission as 'meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.' (ref. [http://www.un-documents.net/wced-ocf.htm Brundtland Commission, Our Common Future, 1987]).		Sustainability is a broad term describing a desire to carry out activities without depleting resources or having harmful impacts, defined by the Brundtland Commission as 'meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.' (ref. [http://www.un-documents.net/wced-ocf.htm Brundtland Commission, Our Common Future, 1987]).

−	See also environmental frameworks, assessments and certifications in their historical context~~, sustainable procurement, the sustainability of construction works~~, sustainable materials for construction ~~and environment~~.	+	See also the sustainability of construction works, sustainable procurement, environmental frameworks, assessments and certifications in their historical context, sustainable materials for construction.

	Some broader descriptions include social and economic sustainability (which along with environmental sustainability comprise the three pillars of sustainability) although these can confuse the basic issue of the depletion of resources.		Some broader descriptions include social and economic sustainability (which along with environmental sustainability comprise the three pillars of sustainability) although these can confuse the basic issue of the depletion of resources.
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−	Procurement route, travel plan, working methods, standards, ecology and landscape, energy use and energy source, flexibility and durability, waste management, water management, material selection and pollution.	+	Procurement route, travel plan, working methods, standards, ecology and landscape, energy use and energy source, flexibility and durability, waste management, water management, material selection and pollution, public engagement, community involvement, assessment of existing occupation practice, types of contracts etc.
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		+	Resilience:
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		+	Resilience to climate change, biodiversity net gain, golden thread approach, net-zero approach, future proofing, design for deconstruction or adaptability, designing for future climates, extreme weather conditions, driving rain, increased wind speeds and energy security, community engagement and local benefits etc.

	Design:		Design:

−	Energy use and energy source, embodied energy, use of harmful materials, material sources, ecology and landscape, flexibility and durability, waste management, water management, disposal, travel plan and pollution.	+	Energy use and energy source, embodied energy or carbon, use of harmful materials, material sources, ecology and landscape, flexibility and durability, waste management, water management, disposal, travel plan and pollution etc.

	Tender:		Tender:

−	Contractual requirements such as monitoring and reporting, working practices, track record, environmental accreditation and qualifications of staff.	+	Contractual requirements such as whole life assessment of products, embodied carbon calculations, energy performance targets, material performance targets, ventilation strategy and free areas, indoor air quality, design out waste targets, construction impacts, monitoring and reporting, working practices, track record, environmental accreditation, competency assessments and qualifications of staff etc.

	Construction:		Construction:

−	Transport, embodied energy, use of harmful materials, material sources, working methods, site waste management plan, recycling, pollution, wheel washing, dust generation ~~and~~ noise ~~nuisance~~.	+	Transport, embodied energy or carbon, reuse of materials or elements, whole life impacts, use of harmful materials, material sources, working methods, site waste management plan, recycling, pollution, wheel washing, dust generation, noise, operations manuals, handover approach, building management systems, certification schemes and evidence etc.

	Operation:		Operation:

−	Energy source, energy use, water management, maintenance, resource management, waste management, flexibility, durability, landscape and ecology, pollution, evaluation and feedback.	+	Energy source, energy use, water management, maintenance, resource management, waste management, flexibility, durability, landscape and ecology, pollution, post occupancy evaluation, evaluation and feedback.
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−	~~Resilience:~~	+
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−	~~Resilience to climate change~~.	+

	Disposal:		Disposal:

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	Sustainability is a broad term describing a desire to carry out activities without depleting resources or having harmful impacts, defined by the Brundtland Commission as 'meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.' (ref. [http://www.un-documents.net/wced-ocf.htm Brundtland Commission, Our Common Future, 1987]).		Sustainability is a broad term describing a desire to carry out activities without depleting resources or having harmful impacts, defined by the Brundtland Commission as 'meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.' (ref. [http://www.un-documents.net/wced-ocf.htm Brundtland Commission, Our Common Future, 1987]).

−	See also environmental frameworks, assessments and certifications in their historical context, sustainable procurement, the sustainability of construction works, sustainable materials for construction and ~~sustainability in architecture~~.	+	See also environmental frameworks, assessments and certifications in their historical context, sustainable procurement, the sustainability of construction works, sustainable materials for construction and environment.

	Some broader descriptions include social and economic sustainability (which along with environmental sustainability comprise the three pillars of sustainability) although these can confuse the basic issue of the depletion of resources.		Some broader descriptions include social and economic sustainability (which along with environmental sustainability comprise the three pillars of sustainability) although these can confuse the basic issue of the depletion of resources.

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	Sustainability is a broad term describing a desire to carry out activities without depleting resources or having harmful impacts, defined by the Brundtland Commission as 'meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.' (ref. [http://www.un-documents.net/wced-ocf.htm Brundtland Commission, Our Common Future, 1987]).		Sustainability is a broad term describing a desire to carry out activities without depleting resources or having harmful impacts, defined by the Brundtland Commission as 'meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.' (ref. [http://www.un-documents.net/wced-ocf.htm Brundtland Commission, Our Common Future, 1987]).

−	See also sustainable procurement, the sustainability of construction works, sustainable materials for construction.	+	See also environmental frameworks, assessments and certifications in their historical context, sustainable procurement, the sustainability of construction works, sustainable materials for construction and sustainability in architecture.

	Some broader descriptions include social and economic sustainability (which along with environmental sustainability comprise the three pillars of sustainability) although these can confuse the basic issue of the depletion of resources.		Some broader descriptions include social and economic sustainability (which along with environmental sustainability comprise the three pillars of sustainability) although these can confuse the basic issue of the depletion of resources.

Editor at 12:26, 19 March 2024

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	Sustainability is a broad term describing a desire to carry out activities without depleting resources or having harmful impacts, defined by the Brundtland Commission as 'meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.' (ref. [http://www.un-documents.net/wced-ocf.htm Brundtland Commission, Our Common Future, 1987]).		Sustainability is a broad term describing a desire to carry out activities without depleting resources or having harmful impacts, defined by the Brundtland Commission as 'meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.' (ref. [http://www.un-documents.net/wced-ocf.htm Brundtland Commission, Our Common Future, 1987]).

−	See also sustainable procurement, the sustainability of construction works, ~~Sustainable~~ materials for construction.	+	See also sustainable procurement, the sustainability of construction works, sustainable materials for construction.

	Some broader descriptions include social and economic sustainability (which along with environmental sustainability comprise the three pillars of sustainability) although these can confuse the basic issue of the depletion of resources.		Some broader descriptions include social and economic sustainability (which along with environmental sustainability comprise the three pillars of sustainability) although these can confuse the basic issue of the depletion of resources.
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	As well as the building regulations, and government targets for low carbon construction (see [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20121212135622/http://www.bis.gov.uk/constructionigt Low carbon construction plan]), the National Planning Policy Framework makes clear that there should be a presumption in favour of granting planning permission for sustainable development, this might include low-carbon developments, and developments with resilience to climate change. This should be reflected in design and access statements for outline planning applications.		As well as the building regulations, and government targets for low carbon construction (see [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20121212135622/http://www.bis.gov.uk/constructionigt Low carbon construction plan]), the National Planning Policy Framework makes clear that there should be a presumption in favour of granting planning permission for sustainable development, this might include low-carbon developments, and developments with resilience to climate change. This should be reflected in design and access statements for outline planning applications.

−	There are a number of assessment tools ~~and~~ standards available to help assess environmental performance:	+	There are a vast number of assessment tools, standards and networks available to help assess and improve on different aspects of environmental performance. The article city networks highlights many on these

	* [http://www.breeam.org/ BREEAM.]		* [http://www.breeam.org/ BREEAM.]
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	* SAP the Government's Standard Assessment Procedure for energy rating of dwellings.		* SAP the Government's Standard Assessment Procedure for energy rating of dwellings.
	* Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), an international green building certification system.		* Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), an international green building certification system.
−	* [http://www.communities.gov.uk/planningandbuilding/sustainability/codesustainablehomes/ The code for sustainable homes].

	These assessment techniques are beginning to allow whole-life costing to form a fundamental part of the design process as it becomes possible to demonstrate that higher initial costs can sometimes result in lower long-term impacts and greater long-term benefits. Demonstration of actual performance in use may be necessary through requirements for a Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) or Display Energy Certificates (DECs)		These assessment techniques are beginning to allow whole-life costing to form a fundamental part of the design process as it becomes possible to demonstrate that higher initial costs can sometimes result in lower long-term impacts and greater long-term benefits. Demonstration of actual performance in use may be necessary through requirements for a Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) or Display Energy Certificates (DECs)

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	Sustainability is a broad term describing a desire to carry out activities without depleting resources or having harmful impacts, defined by the Brundtland Commission as 'meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.' (ref. [http://www.un-documents.net/wced-ocf.htm Brundtland Commission, Our Common Future, 1987]).		Sustainability is a broad term describing a desire to carry out activities without depleting resources or having harmful impacts, defined by the Brundtland Commission as 'meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.' (ref. [http://www.un-documents.net/wced-ocf.htm Brundtland Commission, Our Common Future, 1987]).

−	See also sustainable procurement, sustainability of construction works, Sustainable materials for construction.	+	See also sustainable procurement, the sustainability of construction works, Sustainable materials for construction.

	Some broader descriptions include social and economic sustainability (which along with environmental sustainability comprise the three pillars of sustainability) although these can confuse the basic issue of the depletion of resources.		Some broader descriptions include social and economic sustainability (which along with environmental sustainability comprise the three pillars of sustainability) although these can confuse the basic issue of the depletion of resources.

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	Sustainability is a broad term describing a desire to carry out activities without depleting resources or having harmful impacts, defined by the Brundtland Commission as 'meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.' (ref. [http://www.un-documents.net/wced-ocf.htm Brundtland Commission, Our Common Future, 1987]).		Sustainability is a broad term describing a desire to carry out activities without depleting resources or having harmful impacts, defined by the Brundtland Commission as 'meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.' (ref. [http://www.un-documents.net/wced-ocf.htm Brundtland Commission, Our Common Future, 1987]).
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		+	See also sustainable procurement, sustainability of construction works, Sustainable materials for construction.

	Some broader descriptions include social and economic sustainability (which along with environmental sustainability comprise the three pillars of sustainability) although these can confuse the basic issue of the depletion of resources.		Some broader descriptions include social and economic sustainability (which along with environmental sustainability comprise the three pillars of sustainability) although these can confuse the basic issue of the depletion of resources.

Designing Buildings at 11:12, 28 February 2023

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	* [http://www.aecb.net/ AECB], a network of individuals and companies with a common aim of promoting sustainable building.		* [http://www.aecb.net/ AECB], a network of individuals and companies with a common aim of promoting sustainable building.
	* [http://www.greenbuildingstore.co.uk/ Green Building Store, products for low energy buildings].		* [http://www.greenbuildingstore.co.uk/ Green Building Store, products for low energy buildings].
−	* ~~[http://www.zerocarbonhub.org/definition.aspx?page=9~~ Zero Carbon Hub: Allowable Solutions for Tomorrows New Homes].	+	* Zero Carbon Hub: Allowable Solutions for Tomorrows New Homes.
	* [http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/planningandbuilding/draftframework Draft National Planning Policy Framework - presumption in favour of sustainable development].		* [http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/planningandbuilding/draftframework Draft National Planning Policy Framework - presumption in favour of sustainable development].
	* [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/www.dh.gov.uk/en/Aboutus/HowDHworks/Servicestandardsandcommitments/Sustainabledevelopment/DH_4105876 The Framework for Sustainable Development on the Government Estate] has sections covering procurement and estate management.		* [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/www.dh.gov.uk/en/Aboutus/HowDHworks/Servicestandardsandcommitments/Sustainabledevelopment/DH_4105876 The Framework for Sustainable Development on the Government Estate] has sections covering procurement and estate management.

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	* UK Green Building Council: Pinpoint: [http://pinpoint.ukgbc.org/ Data base of sustainabilityresources, training and tools].		* UK Green Building Council: Pinpoint: [http://pinpoint.ukgbc.org/ Data base of sustainabilityresources, training and tools].
	* Carbon Trust [http://www.carbontrust.com/resources/guides/energy-efficiency/low-carbon-buildings-design-and-construction Low Carbon Buildings] and [http://www.carbontrust.com/resources/guides/energy-efficiency/buildings-energy-efficiency Buildings energy efficiency] guides.		* Carbon Trust [http://www.carbontrust.com/resources/guides/energy-efficiency/low-carbon-buildings-design-and-construction Low Carbon Buildings] and [http://www.carbontrust.com/resources/guides/energy-efficiency/buildings-energy-efficiency Buildings energy efficiency] guides.
−	* [http://www.buildingmaterials.co.uk/resources/home-insulation-guide/ Home Insulation & Energy Efficiency Guide] discusses the importance of energy efficiency at home, not only to ensure that your house is well-insulated and save on utility costs, but also to lessen our impact on the environment.

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	* [http://www.breeam.org/ BREEAM.]		* [http://www.breeam.org/ BREEAM.]
	* [http://www.passivhaus.org.uk Passivhaus].		* [http://www.passivhaus.org.uk Passivhaus].
−	* ~~[http://projects.bre.co.uk/sap2005/~~ SAP] the Government's Standard Assessment Procedure for energy rating of dwellings.	+	* SAP the Government's Standard Assessment Procedure for energy rating of dwellings.
	* Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), an international green building certification system.		* Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), an international green building certification system.
	* [http://www.communities.gov.uk/planningandbuilding/sustainability/codesustainablehomes/ The code for sustainable homes].		* [http://www.communities.gov.uk/planningandbuilding/sustainability/codesustainablehomes/ The code for sustainable homes].

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	Appointments should make clear the extent and standard of environmental performance and assessment that is required.		Appointments should make clear the extent and standard of environmental performance and assessment that is required.
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