Sustainable Construction Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• sustainability : meeting present needs without compromising future generations
• sustainable construction : minimising environmental impact across a building's lifecycle
• lca : method to evaluate the environmental impacts of a building
• embodied carbon : total co₂ emissions from producing and transporting materials
• operational carbon : co₂ emissions from energy used during a building's life
• circular economy : keeping materials in use through reuse, repair, recycle
• mmc : innovative, offsite or prefabricated techniques for building
• net zero building : a building that balances the energy it uses with energy produced from renewables
• building energy simulation : computer modelling to predict a building's energy performance
• breeam : a sustainability rating system for buildings, based on credits across various categories
• closed loop system : a system where materials are reused or recycled into the same product type without loss of quality
• sustainable procurement : purchasing materials or services with minimal environmental and social impact
• passive design : building design that uses natural ventilation, solar gain and insulation to reduce the need for active systems
• bms : a computer-based control system installed in buildings to monitor and manage mechanical and electrical equipment
• poe : assessing the real-world performance of a building after it's occupied
• swmp : a documented strategy for managing waste generation and disposal during construction
• green star : an australian environmental building rating system
• leed : a us-based certification system for sustainable building design, construction, and operation